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B705 EUJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,129 mi
Last recorded136,129 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB705 EUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 136,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 136,128 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 136,128 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 135,511 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 135,511 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 134,839 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 132,664 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 128,940 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 124,992 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 120,130 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 114,987 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 109,835 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 105,294 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 105,294 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 99,706 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 99,677 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 95,591 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear suspenion bump stops missing

Fail 8 Jun 2010 95,591 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear suspenion bump stops missing

Pass 2 Apr 2009 89,271 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 82,857 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 74,449 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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B705 EUJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B705 EUJ, 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 B705 EUJ registered?

B705 EUJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is B705 EUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B705 EUJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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