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B327 NBJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,262 mi
Last recorded157,262 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB327 NBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 157,262 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 155,718 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 154,399 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 152,869 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 152,869 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 151,230 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 151,230 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 149,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back section is leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre is perishing and both fronts slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 147,375 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 147,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 146,913 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 102,512 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,419 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 94,537 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 91,778 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 87,557 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 83,791 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 83,791 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

engine oil leaks ( possible rocker cover )

interior rear view mirror missing

o/s rear chassis section corroded

o/s rear view mirror becoming insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2007 83,791 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 83,791 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

001 oil leaks,possible rocker cover † †002 rear chassis corroding † †003 battery poor † †004 tyres underinflated

Pass 20 Jun 2006 83,791 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 83,791 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

centre rear view mirror insecure

drivers door check strap missing

engine oil leak

fuel tank support heavily corroded

nearside front lower king pin some movement

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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B327 NBJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 B327 NBJ, 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 B327 NBJ registered?

B327 NBJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is B327 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B327 NBJ shows 22 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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