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B157 NKV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

268,550 mi
Last recorded268,550 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB157 NKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 268,550 miles

Both front swivel joints have slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 265,006 miles

Nearside swivel joint has slight play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 262,766 miles

nearside swivel joint has slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2022 261,935 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 261,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering damper bush collapsed

Pass 19 Jan 2021 260,192 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear A Frame Ball Joint - Slight Play

Rear A Frame Bushes (BOTH) - Slight Play

Fail 25 Nov 2020 260,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Intermediate drop arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed TOP+BOTTOM (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed TOP+BOTTOM (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear A Frame Ball Joint - Slight Play

Rear A Frame Bushes (BOTH) - Slight Play

Pass 18 Nov 2019 258,864 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 256,595 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 256,595 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 254,209 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 246,632 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 234,345 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 222,551 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 11 Nov 2014 222,551 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 11 Nov 2013 210,414 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 197,852 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 187,039 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 187,039 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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B157 NKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B157 NKV, 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.

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B157 NKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 August 1984.

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