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1984 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A184 NFC

A184 NFC

1984 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1984. Recorded mileage 138,613 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1984 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22 Nov 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
138,613 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22 Nov 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1984
Engine
2500cc
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A184 NFC Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2026
  • 138,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

A184 NFC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Nov 2026, 07:21
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Land Rover Defender (A184 NFC) between September 2007 and November 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 24 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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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A184 NFC Mileage History

  1. 17/09/200739,765 mi
  2. 16/08/200845,144 mi+5,379 mi
  3. 25/07/200951,249 mi+6,105 mi
  4. 23/07/201058,520 mi+7,271 mi
  5. 29/07/201164,727 mi+6,207 mi
  6. 30/07/201269,457 mi+4,730 mi
  7. 19/07/201374,784 mi+5,327 mi
  8. 29/07/201480,336 mi+5,552 mi
  9. 20/07/201585,348 mi+5,012 mi
  10. 23/07/201692,724 mi+7,376 mi
  11. 07/08/201795,904 mi+3,180 mi
  12. 18/07/201899,785 mi+3,881 mi
  13. 18/07/2019104,936 mi+5,151 mi
  14. 17/07/2020107,911 mi+2,975 mi
  15. 30/07/2021117,526 mi+9,615 mi
  16. 13/08/2022125,065 mi+7,539 mi
  17. 23/11/2023126,596 mi+1,531 mi
  18. 18/11/2024134,174 mi+7,578 mi
  19. 08/11/2025136,679 mi+2,505 mi
  20. 07/11/2026138,613 mi+1,934 mi

Average of roughly 5,165 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

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1984 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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