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B17 KMW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,735 mi
Last recorded126,735 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 KMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 126,735 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 126,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back section of exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Possible power steering fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 126,521 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back section of exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Possible power steering fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 126,187 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 126,032 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 126,024 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 125,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 125,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both wipers not working. (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 123,974 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 121,452 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 121,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from transmission Oil leak coming from front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 118,434 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 115,613 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 112,726 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 112,218 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 111,271 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 110,400 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 109,288 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 108,218 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 107,358 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 107,954 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 56,017 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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B17 KMW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B17 KMW, 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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What year was B17 KMW registered?

B17 KMW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 1984.

Is B17 KMW safe to buy?

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