1984 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A290 BRD
1984 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1984. Recorded mileage 214,391 miles. MOT valid until 16/12/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1984
- Engine
- 2500cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
A290 BRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 214,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A290 BRD Mileage History
- 26/07/2023210,315 mi
- 06/11/2023210,368 mi+53 mi
- 04/11/2024212,714 mi+2,346 mi
- 17/12/2024212,714 mi
- 20/11/2025214,391 mi+1,677 mi
Average of roughly 1,756 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A290 BRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Land Rover Defender (A290 BRD) between July 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))”.
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