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B69 AEG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,562 mi
Last recorded160,562 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB69 AEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 160,562 miles

Corrosion appearing on body and chassis

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 160,558 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam switch does not maintain high beam (4.1.3 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to idle speed being to low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Corrosion appearing on body and chassis

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 160,490 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded and blowing

o/s/r tyre worn and cracking

very corroded

both prop shafts worn

Pass 24 Jan 2017 160,444 miles

Oil leak ()

cuts in tyres

exhaust corroded and blowing

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 2 Feb 2016 160,322 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust corroded and blowing

n/s/f hub leaking

steering box leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2015 159,944 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

both rear out riggers corroded

exhaust corroded and blowing

o/s/r tyre has cuts and cracking

play in rear prop shaft

Pass 24 Jan 2014 159,689 miles

Exhaust generally corroded and leaking slightly at rear

Front number plate slightly stained

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear fuel tank mounting corroded

Small chip on windscreen

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s/r tyre worn and cracking

Fail 23 Jan 2014 159,689 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s/r tyre worn and cracking

Exhaust generally corroded and leaking slightly at rear

Front number plate slightly stained

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear fuel tank mounting corroded

Small chip on windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2013 159,613 miles

Offside body mounting behind fuel tank is corroded. Signs of general chassis corrosion. Rear prop shaft is worn.

Rear tyres are cracked and cut. Rear exhaust section is blowing. Slight play in steering drop arm ball joint. Signs of leakage from steering box and general engine areas.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 159,608 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside body mounting behind fuel tank is corroded. Signs of general chassis corrosion. Rear prop shaft is worn.

Rear tyres are cracked and cut. Rear exhaust section is blowing. Slight play in steering drop arm ball joint. Signs of leakage from steering box and general engine areas.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 158,211 miles

Corrosion showing on front to rear and nearside rear metal brake pipes and general chassis areas.. Rear exhaust is blowing.Offside front and rear tyres are cracked and cut.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 158,147 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Corrosion showing on front to rear and nearside rear metal brake pipes and general chassis areas.. Rear exhaust is blowing.Offside front and rear tyres are cracked and cut.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 155,579 miles

ADVISE : BOTH SEAT BELT WEBBINGS ARE FRAYED.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN GEAR BOX CROSS MEMBER.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN STEEL BRAKE PIPE SECTIONS.

ADVISE : SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT REAR SILENCER SECTION.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 155,579 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

ADVISE : BOTH SEAT BELT WEBBINGS ARE FRAYED.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN GEAR BOX CROSS MEMBER.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN STEEL BRAKE PIPE SECTIONS.

ADVISE : SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT REAR SILENCER SECTION.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 152,779 miles

Both front tyres are cracked and cut in treads. Rear shock absorbers are weak. Play in rear wheel bearings. Exhaust is showing signs of corrosion.

Corrosion showing at: Centre cross member, offside rear chassis at shock absorber mount. Front to rear and nearside rear metal brake pipes.

STRONGLY ADVISE: Both propshafts are worn. Nearside steering drag link end and steering drop arm ball joints are worn.

Fail 22 Jan 2010 152,779 miles

Both front tyres are cracked and cut in treads. Rear shock absorbers are weak. Play in rear wheel bearings. Exhaust is showing signs of corrosion.

Corrosion showing at: Centre cross member, offside rear chassis at shock absorber mount. Front to rear and nearside rear metal brake pipes.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

STRONGLY ADVISE: Both propshafts are worn. Nearside steering drag link end and steering drop arm ball joints are worn.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 148,531 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 148,531 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play in it. Offside front tyre is worn VERY uneven and out of shape.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 143,782 miles

ADVISE : SEAT BELT WEBBING SHOWING SIGNS OF FRAYING.

Fail 29 Jan 2008 143,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ADVISE : OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD WORN LOW AND OUT OF SHAPE.

ADVISE : SEAT BELT WEBBING SHOWING SIGNS OF FRAYING.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 139,954 miles

ADVISE : BOTH REAR AND OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE FREE PLAY.

ADVISE : OFF SIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TOP BUSHES WORN.

Fail 30 Jan 2007 139,954 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE : BOTH REAR AND OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE FREE PLAY.

ADVISE : OFF SIDE FRONT TOP SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES WORN.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 136,182 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 136,055 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE : CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER CRACKING.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN REAR CHASSIS RAILS BOTH SIDE AT BUMP STOP MOUNTINGS.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN STEEL BRAKE PIPE SECTIONS.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE FRONT TOP SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING RUBBERS WEAK.

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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B69 AEG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B69 AEG, 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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B69 AEG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 1984.

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