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B277 SJL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

243,415 mi
Last recorded243,415 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB277 SJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 243,415 miles

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

Rear Upper axle a frame ball joint worn

Fail 19 May 2026 243,414 miles

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

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

Rear Upper axle a frame ball joint worn

Pass 27 May 2025 242,147 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 242,146 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 239,670 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 237,970 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 237,970 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 234,541 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 230,759 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 228,215 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 29 May 2020 228,215 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 227,507 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened n/s+o/s (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 227,052 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 222,734 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 220,621 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 218,200 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 213,584 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 212,197 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 200,166 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 188,116 miles

o/s front step insecure

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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B277 SJL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 B277 SJL, 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 B277 SJL registered?

B277 SJL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1984.

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