1984 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A181 BNT
1984 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1984. Recorded mileage 113,760 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A181 BNT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 113,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A181 BNT 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 (A181 BNT) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
A181 BNT Mileage History
- 31/01/2022109,359 mi
- 31/01/2023110,403 mi+1,044 mi
- 18/01/2024111,681 mi+1,278 mi
- 27/01/2025112,599 mi+918 mi
- 02/02/2026113,760 mi+1,161 mi
Average of roughly 1,099 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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