1984 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A917 KDF
1984 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/05/1984. Recorded mileage 42,298 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,298 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
A917 KDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2024
- 42,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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A917 KDF Mileage History
- 12/08/202231,337 mi
- 22/08/202231,425 mi+88 mi
- 23/11/202333,851 mi+2,426 mi
- 23/11/202333,851 mi
- 23/11/202442,298 mi+8,447 mi
Average of roughly 4,801 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A917 KDF 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 (A917 KDF) between August 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2024 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Body ”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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