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B65 HBB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,710 mi
Last recorded176,710 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB65 HBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2025 176,710 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 176,486 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 171,200 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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B65 HBB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B65 HBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B65 HBB registered?

B65 HBB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1984.

Is B65 HBB safe to buy?

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