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B18 POV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

153,383 mi
Last recorded153,383 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 POV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 153,383 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Fail 14 Aug 2025 153,359 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 6 Aug 2024 153,118 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 153,117 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 151,534 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 150,876 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre pipe running along top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2020

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre pipe running along top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 149,955 miles

General corrosion around chassis and underbody

Pass 20 Feb 2018 144,955 miles

Rear x member and chassis corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2018 144,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear x member and chassis corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2016 144,955 miles

corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 19 Nov 2016 144,955 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 6 Oct 2015 144,955 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside wiper split

Fail 3 Oct 2015 144,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside wiper split

Pass 3 Oct 2014 143,881 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 143,184 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 142,691 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 141,475 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 141,471 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 141,224 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hybrid

Pass 7 Mar 2008 138,211 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 138,209 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 134,500 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 134,257 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 130,491 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 130,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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B18 POV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B18 POV, 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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B18 POV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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