1984 Land Rover Defender 2.8L Diesel · A222 FEJ

The Land Rover Defender presents a roadworthy status as of the most recent test on 18 June 2024, where the vehicle passed at 198,289 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged in any test. A failed entry logged on the same date at identical mileage but with no defects recorded points to an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical concern, and the subsequent pass confirms the vehicle met requirements that day. The recorded mileage shows very low annual use for a 42-year-old vehicle. From the 21 June 2021 test at 197,058 miles to the 18 April 2023 test at 197,691 miles, the vehicle covered just 633 miles in roughly 22 months. By June 2024 it reached 198,289 miles, adding only 598 miles across fourteen months. This sparse data and minimal accumulation suggest long periods of standing or light recreational use, with no rapid wear cycles evident in the record. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity and corrosion on chassis members, outriggers, and bulkhead, given the age and likely intermittent use of a 1984 Defender. Standing vehicles often develop hidden rust in box sections and suspension mounts that a clean MOT will not reveal. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related perishing, and confirm the drivetrain has no moisture ingress from prolonged storage. The absence of advisories across four tests implies previous owners addressed consumables before each examination. Verify in person that tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions match the clean record, and budget for age-driven replacements regardless of the favourable MOT outcome.