1984 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A896 SKE
1984 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1984. Recorded mileage 170,393 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/01/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1984
- Engine
- 2495cc
A896 SKE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2025
- 170,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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A896 SKE Mileage History
- 06/01/2022169,999 mi
- 12/01/2023169,999 mi
- 10/01/2024169,999 mi
- 10/01/2025170,393 mi+394 mi
Average of roughly 131 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
A896 SKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Land Rover Defender (A896 SKE) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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