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B426 NAB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,638 mi
Last recorded133,638 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB426 NAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 133,638 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 133,637 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2021 133,253 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 126,706 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 120,847 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 113,774 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 115,384 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 115,375 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 114,965 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 114,918 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 114,391 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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B426 NAB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 B426 NAB, 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 B426 NAB registered?

B426 NAB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B426 NAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B426 NAB shows 11 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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