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B605 PLU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

49,072 mi
Last recorded49,072 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB605 PLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 49,072 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 48,958 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 47,422 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 47,422 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 46,548 miles

Nearside Front hub seal weeping.

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak from multiple components.

Steering damper, bushes worn.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 45,226 miles

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hub seal weeping.

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 45,226 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hub seal weeping.

Nearside Rear Hub seal weeping.

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,493 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rust hole o/s rear of crossmember

Fail 15 Mar 2021 44,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rust hole o/s rear of crossmember

Pass 26 Mar 2020 43,714 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

windscreen damage

Pass 5 Apr 2019 43,069 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 43,069 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 42,365 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear prop shaft has play in sliding joint

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis has surface rust (6.1.A.1)

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

front prop shaft has play in sliding joint

Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,362 miles

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

chassis has some surface rust

front prop has play in the sliding joint

vehicle has some oil leaks

Fail 29 Mar 2016 40,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chassis has some surface rust

front prop has play in the sliding joint

vehicle has some oil leaks

Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,090 miles

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

Oil leak

chassis has some surface rust

Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,519 miles

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

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

chassis has a few patch of surface rust

Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,281 miles

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

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

chassis has a fes patches of surface rust

Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,462 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust slightly rusty

front discs worn

land rover has a few oil leaks

Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,452 miles

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

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

has a few oil leaks from:-steering box,n/s swivel, front diff, gear box,engine and n/sr hub seal

Fail 31 Mar 2011 34,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

has a few oil leaks from:-steering box,n/s swivel, front diff, gear box,engine and n/sr hub seal

Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,871 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 32,871 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,007 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 31,007 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,856 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,960 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,518 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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B605 PLU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 B605 PLU, 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 B605 PLU registered?

B605 PLU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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