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B684 KPH

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,626 mi
Last recorded135,626 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB684 KPH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 135,626 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 135,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 134,906 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 134,235 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 133,631 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 133,002 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 133,000 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 132,687 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 131,621 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 130,155 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 129,110 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 127,883 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 126,856 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 125,003 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 123,771 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 121,764 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 120,046 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 13 Sep 2010 118,217 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 115,633 miles

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 112,130 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 109,611 miles

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 106,372 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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B684 KPH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 B684 KPH, 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 B684 KPH registered?

B684 KPH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 1984.

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The MOT history for B684 KPH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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