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B64 GCN

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

162,472 mi
Last recorded162,472 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB64 GCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 162,472 miles

n/s and o/s front hubs slight leake

n/s and o/s inner body holed

o/s front inner wing holed

under body supports badly rusted

Fail 14 Feb 2025 162,472 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front hubs slight leake

n/s and o/s inner body holed

o/s front inner wing holed

under body supports badly rusted

Pass 14 Feb 2024 162,249 miles

n/s and o/s front hubs slight leake

n/s and o/s inner body holed

o/s front inner wing holed

Pass 13 Feb 2023 161,690 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroded

n/s and o/s front hubs slight leake

n/s rear inner body holed

Fail 6 Feb 2023 161,683 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and rusted (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

n/s and o/s front hubs slight leake

n/s rear inner body holed

Pass 29 Oct 2021 160,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 158,155 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 158,149 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion around rear body rests

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Some corrosion to N,S bulkhead foot - not currently considered excessive

Fail 18 Sep 2020 158,132 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure on box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front of rear (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 154,067 miles

NSR wheel damp, from previous leak at diff seal?

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 154,604 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM BALLJOINT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSR wheel damp, from previous leak at diff seal?

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 151,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

boot floor slight corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2017 151,576 miles

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front most (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 151,576 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front most (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 150,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

wipers worn

Pass 4 Jun 2015 147,316 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 147,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 141,646 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 136,361 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 129,919 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

steering damper lower bush has slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2011 124,914 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 121,977 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 117,386 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 109,195 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 105,197 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 109,134 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 101,071 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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B64 GCN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 B64 GCN, 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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B64 GCN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 1984.

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