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B158 LKF

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,493 mi
Last recorded3,493 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB158 LKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 3,493 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 188,460 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 188,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 187,660 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 166,434 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 157,002 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 146,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 136,421 miles

Battery mounting area - repaired and covered in under seal

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 126,750 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 116,330 miles

battery box corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 107,306 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 98,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perished

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2014 98,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2013 93,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 86,234 miles

fault with hazard switch

n/s/r indicator discoloured

Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,933 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 156,804 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 156,804 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

locking device missing on rear axel

Pass 6 Dec 2006 148,626 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 148,626 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

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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B158 LKF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 B158 LKF, 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 B158 LKF registered?

B158 LKF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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