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B674 LGW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

273,209 mi
Last recorded273,209 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB674 LGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 273,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 271,256 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 266,459 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 266,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 263,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 260,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 260,193 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 256,579 miles

Both front hub seals seeping

Both prop shaft UJs damp

Both rear mud guard mountings excessively corroded but not causing fouling on tyres

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Dipstick surround detached from engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight knock from steering damper

Under body excessively corroded but not weakening structure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 252,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 250,556 miles

Oil leak Various ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 247,032 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 243,183 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 243,159 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 238,777 miles

O/S REAR AND O/S FRONT DOOR STIFF TO OPERATE

REAR ANTIROLL BAR BALLJOINT GAITERS DETERIORATED,

Pass 4 Dec 2012 235,771 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 235,771 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 232,316 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 232,296 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 229,172 miles

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

o/s s/belt webbing frayed. row two designe feature folding backrest.

slight lift n/s and o/s draglink balljoint. slight m/ment o/s rear wheel.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 229,172 miles

o/s s/belt webbing frayed. row two designe feature folding backrest.

slight lift n/s and o/s draglink balljoint. slight m/ment o/s rear wheel.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 226,632 miles

Various oil leaks

Pass 28 Oct 2008 224,344 miles

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKS. BODYWORK DETERIORATED.

Fail 9 Nov 2007 217,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 217,591 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 211,621 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 May 2006 211,595 miles

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

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

FLOOR CORRODED IN SEVERAL PLACES,

N/S/R TOP SHOCK BUSH WORN.

Pass 15 Jun 2005 203,897 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 203,884 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F SEATBELT WEBBING FRAYED. †UNABLE TO OPEN O/S REAR DOOR. †VARIOUS CHASSIS FILLET PLATES CORRODED. †PINION FLANGE LEAKING. †N/S LIGHTS DIM. †

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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B674 LGW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 B674 LGW, 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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B674 LGW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 1984.

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