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B28 DLR

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,295 mi
Last recorded88,295 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 DLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 88,295 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 87,486 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 87,015 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 86,637 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 86,047 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 84,946 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 83,488 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 82,313 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,546 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 77,848 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 70,032 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 63,644 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 56,091 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 46,058 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 34,732 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 28,078 miles

n/s/f adult seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2009 18,708 miles

n\s\f adult seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2008 8,624 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 45 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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B28 DLR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B28 DLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B28 DLR registered?

B28 DLR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B28 DLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B28 DLR shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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