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B287 SKN

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,967 mi
Last recorded104,967 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB287 SKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 104,967 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 104,967 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 104,644 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 104,644 miles

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 104,319 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 102,262 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 101,465 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 99,132 miles

front propshaft front u-j worn

Fail 25 Aug 2021 99,129 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

front propshaft front u-j worn

Pass 3 Sep 2020 98,083 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 97,155 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 96,456 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 95,382 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 94,133 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 93,023 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,709 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 89,159 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 86,992 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 84,797 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 84,771 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 81,876 miles

steering box damp with oil

Pass 31 Jul 2009 80,222 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 79,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 79,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 78,109 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres side walls cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2007 78,081 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front and o/s/r tyres side walls cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2006 76,998 miles

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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B287 SKN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B287 SKN, 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 B287 SKN registered?

B287 SKN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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The MOT history for B287 SKN shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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