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B384 TRV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,295 mi
Last recorded171,295 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB384 TRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 171,295 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 167,733 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 164,024 miles

Floor corroded

Steering got slightly play

Pass 16 Mar 2011 157,903 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 157,512 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 157,509 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 157,227 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 158,299 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 153,152 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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B384 TRV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B384 TRV, 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 B384 TRV registered?

B384 TRV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B384 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B384 TRV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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