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B676 LGW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

193,160 mi
Last recorded193,160 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB676 LGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 193,160 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 193,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 192,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 192,892 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 192,766 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 192,598 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 192,546 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 192,502 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 192,202 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 191,324 miles

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall is slightly damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2012 186,478 miles

N/s/r tyre inner sidewall is slightly damaged

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 183,499 miles

N/s/r tyre inner sidewall has some damage

Pass 30 Oct 2010 177,087 miles

N/s/r tyre inner sidewall is slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2009 173,688 miles

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

front propshaft u/j has wear in joint

Pass 5 Jun 2008 169,301 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 169,300 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

slight free play in nearside and offside rear hub bearings

slight wear in steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 25 Jan 2007 167,323 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 167,323 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 163,888 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 163,888 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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B676 LGW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B676 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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What year was B676 LGW registered?

B676 LGW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 1984.

Is B676 LGW safe to buy?

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