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B21 VDE

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

133,721 mi
Last recorded133,721 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 VDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 133,721 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 133,667 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 133,664 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working all not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 133,563 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 133,472 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 133,008 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 132,320 miles

Chassie has heavy wax oil all over

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 132,320 miles

Chassie has heavy wax oil all over

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 131,270 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 129,959 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 127,921 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 125,927 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 122,030 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 117,370 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 110,993 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 104,564 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 99,544 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 95,104 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 91,332 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 86,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 84,205 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes,chassis & other components can not be fully checked due to underseal

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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B21 VDE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B21 VDE, 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 B21 VDE registered?

B21 VDE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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