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B6 BDW

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

174,269 mi
Last recorded174,269 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 BDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 174,269 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 173,570 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 172,893 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 171,990 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 171,413 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 170,722 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 170,001 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 169,013 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 168,028 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 167,084 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 166,198 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 165,180 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 165,180 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 163,100 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 163,100 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 160,562 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 157,461 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 154,952 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 152,069 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 148,009 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 146,941 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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B6 BDW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B6 BDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B6 BDW registered?

B6 BDW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B6 BDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 BDW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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