1984 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A246 SFL
1984 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1984. Recorded mileage 126,901 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A246 SFL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2011
- 126,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A246 SFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Land Rover Defender (A246 SFL) between August 2010 and August 2011.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”.
A246 SFL Mileage History
- 10/08/2010251,555 mi
- 10/08/2011126,895 mi-124,660 mi
- 19/08/2011126,901 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly -121,884 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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