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B516 MLT

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

51,102 mi
Last recorded51,102 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB516 MLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 51,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on underbody/suspension component's

Pass 13 Aug 2025 50,869 miles

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

corrosion on underbody/suspension component's

Pass 1 Aug 2024 50,379 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion throughout underbody

Pass 17 Aug 2023 49,799 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on underbody or vehicle

exhaust rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2023 49,793 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play all 4 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on underbody of vehicle

Fail 19 Aug 2022 49,777 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 49,069 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 49,069 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,630 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 48,630 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 48,075 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 47,461 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 45,456 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 43,400 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 43,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 41,783 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 41,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 40,928 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 40,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,475 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 39,576 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,426 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,264 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 39,264 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,065 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,785 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 38,785 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,286 miles

rear crossmember corroded offside andnearside

Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,095 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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B516 MLT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 B516 MLT, 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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B516 MLT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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