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A935 PUD

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

177,357 mi
Last recorded177,357 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA935 PUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 177,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 175,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 174,719 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 174,717 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 171,038 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside headlamp image slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2022 171,036 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside headlamp image slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2021 168,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 168,004 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 166,628 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 165,997 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 165,995 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases end corroded off (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 164,847 miles

Offside Front seat belt buckle damaged but operation unaffected

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides of vehicle (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 164,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turret (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front seat belt buckle damaged but operation unaffected

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides of vehicle (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 161,824 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 160,446 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 159,615 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 159,364 miles

steering dust covers

Pass 7 Feb 2012 157,520 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 156,344 miles

both front discs in poor surface condition

both rear wheelbearings slight play

slight dampness around steering pump

Pass 22 Dec 2005 148,766 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 148,766 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front hubs leaking oil

offside front seat mounting panel corroded

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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A935 PUD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A935 PUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A935 PUD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 1984.

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