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B24 XDB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,595 mi
Last recorded69,595 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 XDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 69,595 miles

Central Front Upper Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Differential pinion has slight play

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 69,595 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 69,595 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 69,595 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 69,595 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

osr rebound srap broken

Fail 28 Nov 2008 69,595 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

osr rebound srap broken

Pass 6 Dec 2007 69,595 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 69,595 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 69,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 69,595 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 69,595 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B24 XDB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B24 XDB, 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 B24 XDB registered?

B24 XDB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 1984.

Is B24 XDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B24 XDB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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