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MTS 84

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,864 mi
Last recorded211,864 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTS 84
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 211,864 miles

steering idler boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2024 211,525 miles

steering idler boot deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2023 211,062 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 210,238 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 209,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 209,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 208,336 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 205,692 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 205,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 204,985 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2017 204,979 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Central Fuel pipe leaking offside (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 193,111 miles

Exhaust system poor condition centre bracket

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front swivel hub slight play

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 193,111 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Exhaust system poor condition centre bracket

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front swivel hub slight play

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 188,811 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front swivel hubs weeping slightly

nearside rear outer halfshaft weeping slightly

offside rear wing damage

Fail 27 Apr 2015 188,753 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front swivel hubs weeping slightly

nearside rear outer halfshaft weeping slightly

offside rear wing damage

Pass 19 May 2014 172,408 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 172,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 162,734 miles

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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MTS 84 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MTS 84, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MTS 84 registered?

MTS 84 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1985.

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