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B694 REL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

136,127 mi
Last recorded136,127 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB694 REL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 136,127 miles

Central crossmember has corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 135,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Mar 2025 135,525 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 134,827 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced steering box area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 134,827 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced steering box area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 134,154 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion n/s/front floor pan

Pass 4 Apr 2022 133,257 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive center diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

both rear bump stops has corrosion to its mounting points

Fail 16 Mar 2022 133,256 miles

Emissions not tested rear pipe holed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear center diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear bump stops has corrosion to its mounting points

front prop rear u/j excessive play

Pass 18 Mar 2021 132,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area[ chassis] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber [ top mounting] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting area[ chassis] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipework (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 131,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour faded lens colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 130,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipework (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

general rear chassis corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2019 130,275 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis as marked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipework (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

general rear chassis corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2018 129,488 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipework (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember area (6.6.6)

registration plate lamp illumination just acceptable

suspect washers frozen

tested in wet condition

Pass 16 Mar 2017 127,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipework (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Rear number plate lamp poor condition

wiper and indicator switch gear not fully secured

Fail 16 Mar 2017 127,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipework (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Rear number plate lamp poor condition

wiper and indicator switch gear not fully secured

Fail 14 Mar 2017 127,355 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipework (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Rear number plate lamp poor condition

wiper and indicator switch gear not fully secured

Pass 24 Mar 2016 125,734 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 125,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 125,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear chassis corrodid by bump stop

Fail 21 Jul 2014 125,596 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear chassis corrodid by bump stop

Pass 10 Apr 2013 123,472 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion found at chasiis and out riggers and body

Fail 9 Apr 2013 123,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion found at chasiis and out riggers and body

Pass 9 Feb 2012 121,914 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 121,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 20,000 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2010 20,000 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 120,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 120,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 119,623 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 118,816 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 118,816 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 116,150 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 116,150 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

steering arm bush has slight play

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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B694 REL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 B694 REL, 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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B694 REL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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