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B508 GRB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,657 mi
Last recorded222,657 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB508 GRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 222,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 218,999 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 217,321 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 216,935 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 216,054 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 215,002 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 213,953 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 210,840 miles

7 pin trailer socket secured with a cable tie

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint boot (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear buck stiffener corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 210,840 miles

7 pin trailer socket secured with a cable tie

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint boot (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear buck stiffener corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 208,092 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

signs of rubbing on front radius arms previously

various fluid leaks from engine and transmission

Fail 5 Apr 2016 208,092 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

signs of rubbing on front radius arms previously

various fluid leaks from engine and transmission

Pass 17 Mar 2015 202,841 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 200,435 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 200,435 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 198,749 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 198,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 197,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 197,325 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 195,453 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 185,445 miles

handbrake lever stiff to opperate

Fail 19 Feb 2010 185,445 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake lever stiff to opperate

Pass 17 Feb 2009 174,442 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

centre rear view mirror missing

Pass 14 Mar 2008 166,620 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 158,323 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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B508 GRB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B508 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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B508 GRB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1984.

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