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B169 NEC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,102 mi
Last recorded89,102 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB169 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2026 89,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along top of differential (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 88,668 miles

Nearside Front arm bush perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2024 88,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear slight play in differential stabilizer bar ball joint

pitman arm ball joint boot perishing but not preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 4 Sep 2024 88,261 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear slight play in differential stabilizer bar ball joint

pitman arm ball joint boot perishing but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 5 Sep 2023 87,652 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 87,652 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 86,447 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 86,441 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking union leaking at pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 85,861 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,320 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 85,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 85,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,599 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 82,064 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 82,029 miles

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

both front tyres deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing low

steering drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,930 miles

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres worn low

drop arm dust cover deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2014 81,693 miles

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

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

both front tyres have minor cracking in sidewalls

Pass 1 May 2013 81,834 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 81,080 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 81,080 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 80,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,607 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 78,664 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,915 miles

Both front hubs leaking oil

Fuel smell underneath vehicle , no visible leaks

Oil leaks from engine

Pass 25 Apr 2008 73,944 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 72,171 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 69,442 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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B169 NEC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 B169 NEC, 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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B169 NEC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1984.

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