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B102 LJU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,053 mi
Last recorded76,053 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB102 LJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 76,053 miles

Rear Floor not fully secure CORRODED ACROSS REAR SUPPORT CROSS MEMBER (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 76,053 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Floor not fully secure CORRODED ACROSS REAR SUPPORT CROSS MEMBER (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 75,831 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 75,672 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES SIDEWALL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 75,490 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 75,365 miles

Rear rear body surport moumting corrodded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 75,062 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 74,294 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 74,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected DROP ARM (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 72,602 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B102 LJU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B102 LJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B102 LJU registered?

B102 LJU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1984.

Is B102 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B102 LJU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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