1984 Land Rover Defder 2.5L Diesel · Q797 JWU
1984 Land Rover Defder (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1984. Recorded mileage 62,549 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFDER
- Year / Origin
- 1984
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Q797 JWU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2024
- 62,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Q797 JWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Land Rover Defder (Q797 JWU) between September 2006 and October 2024.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (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.
Q797 JWU Mileage History
- 09/09/200656,595 mi
- 16/10/200761,033 mi+4,438 mi
- 04/11/200864,366 mi+3,333 mi
- 04/11/200864,366 mi
- 06/11/200968,672 mi+4,306 mi
- 30/10/201075,960 mi+7,288 mi
- 05/11/201181,657 mi+5,697 mi
- 03/11/201286,526 mi+4,869 mi
- 19/10/201389,760 mi+3,234 mi
- 11/10/202361,823 mi-27,937 mi
- 10/10/202462,549 mi+726 mi
Average of roughly 329 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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