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B568 WFL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,319 mi
Last recorded164,319 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB568 WFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 164,319 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 164,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis cross member beneath gearbox. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 162,829 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 162,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 161,524 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 161,518 miles

Fuel tank insecure mount bracket (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/f middle section rear chassis n/s o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2022 160,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 160,338 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X 2 AREAS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play FRONT OUTER TRACK ROD END , MARKED (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MIDDLE OF CHASSIS X 2 AREAS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X 2 AREAS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MIDDLE OF CHASSIS X 1 BIG AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 159,236 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 156,822 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 156,821 miles

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

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 out ridger as mark (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 155,320 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 155,316 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHOCK MOUNT ON CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

SPARE TYRE BELOW LIMIT

Pass 20 Jun 2018 153,159 miles

Front steering box slight oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 153,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering 2 bits as marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front slight play in both hubs

Front steering box slight oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake binding needs attention

Pass 13 Jul 2017 151,047 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 151,047 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by brake hose as marked (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 148,420 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 146,541 miles

spare tyre below limit

Fail 5 Jun 2015 146,541 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre below limit

Pass 25 Jun 2014 144,521 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 144,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 141,958 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 139,162 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 139,162 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 137,693 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 137,693 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 136,843 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 134,376 miles

SLIDING JOINT ON THE REAR PROPSHAFT IS VERY WORN

Fail 20 May 2009 134,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

SLIDING JOINT ON THE REAR PROPSHAFT IS VERY WORN

Pass 13 Jun 2008 131,918 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 131,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

small hole on chassis strengthener o/s top of chassis near rear shock

small hole on o/s/f out rigger needs attention

Pass 9 Jul 2007 128,911 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 128,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 126,463 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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B568 WFL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B568 WFL, 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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B568 WFL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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