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B22 CAK

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,486 mi
Last recorded154,486 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 CAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 154,486 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 154,367 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 153,800 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 153,400 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 153,016 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 151,701 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 149,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 149,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2016 148,630 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 148,630 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release drivers (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 147,758 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 145,269 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 146,243 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 144,386 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 144,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 142,762 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 141,034 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

handbrake warning lamp not working

Fail 6 Jul 2011 141,034 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

handbrake warning lamp not working

Pass 9 Jul 2010 139,167 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 136,809 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 133,310 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 130,022 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 126,458 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 123,682 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 123,630 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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B22 CAK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 B22 CAK, 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 B22 CAK registered?

B22 CAK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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