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B506 SFA

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,424 mi
Last recorded223,424 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB506 SFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 223,424 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 222,032 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Offside Front seat damaged

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 222,032 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wheel arch/sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember under gearbox (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember under gearbox (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Offside Front seat damaged

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 220,664 miles

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 220,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength center chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint of front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 219,196 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 219,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened radius arm at front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 217,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 217,825 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 215,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear brake back plate damp

offside and nearside body mounting brackets front of rear wheels corroded

steering damper bushes deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2020 215,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil on disc (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear brake back plate damp

offside and nearside body mounting brackets front of rear wheels corroded

steering damper bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2019 214,410 miles

nearside body stay corroded front of rear wheel

nearside bulk head corroded

rear body mounts corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2019 214,410 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of front tie rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle fractured at cross bar mounting (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

nearside body stay corroded front of rear wheel

nearside bulk head corroded

rear body mounts corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 212,512 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 212,510 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure pinch bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 210,374 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 210,374 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 208,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 206,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in between treads

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front step loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 202,589 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front hub seal slight leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 198,939 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front hub seals slight leak

o/s gear box mounting slightly split

Pass 18 Aug 2012 194,951 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s front hub seal slight leak

reversing lamp lens broken

Pass 27 Aug 2011 191,198 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in o/s tyre inner wall but not to cords

slight leak from n/s inner hub oil seal [front]

Pass 28 Aug 2010 187,564 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2009 182,780 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 178,388 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 178,388 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front bull bar loose

rear track rod bent

slight play in drop arm ball joint and near side track rod end

some smoke emmitted on initial revs

surface cracking ocurring on both off side tyres

Pass 9 Aug 2007 174,750 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

prop. shaft joint shroud split and deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2006 168,295 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 168,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bulkhead is heavily rusted

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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B506 SFA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B506 SFA, 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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B506 SFA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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