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B496 GRB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,897 mi
Last recorded139,897 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB496 GRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 139,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 139,730 miles

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

slight corrosion nearside rear top mount

Pass 9 Feb 2023 138,470 miles

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

slight dampness both front hubs and steering box

Pass 23 Jun 2021 138,327 miles

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

all underside heavily undersealed preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2019 136,554 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 133,087 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 133,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 128,979 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 125,627 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 121,545 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 117,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 117,216 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 111,083 miles

NSF WHEEL BEARINGROUGH

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 105,972 miles

2 DISKS FRONT

Pass 1 Jul 2011 100,926 miles

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 94,811 miles

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 89,441 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 83,710 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 78,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear bumpstops missing

Pass 26 Jun 2007 78,553 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear bumpstops missing

Pass 10 Jul 2006 71,949 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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B496 GRB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B496 GRB, 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 B496 GRB registered?

B496 GRB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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