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B300 VFR

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

196,937 mi
Last recorded196,937 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB300 VFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 196,937 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 193,457 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f Swivel Hub has a slight leak

Fail 11 Feb 2025 193,446 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f Swivel Hub has a slight leak

Pass 19 Feb 2024 188,938 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 181,989 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 177,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front disk guard missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 173,012 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 168,581 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 162,689 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 155,202 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 147,192 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 139,576 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 132,657 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 125,015 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 253,010 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 244,110 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 236,990 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 228,121 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 221,398 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 217,273 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 207,902 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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B300 VFR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B300 VFR, 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 B300 VFR registered?

B300 VFR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1984.

Is B300 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B300 VFR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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