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B705 SUG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

121,269 mi
Last recorded121,269 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB705 SUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 121,269 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 121,172 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023
Pass 28 May 2022 223,278 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019
Pass 11 Jun 2018 225,351 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 224,886 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 223,564 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 221,592 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 220,374 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 218,273 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 213,026 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 206,495 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 206,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 199,297 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 172,770 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 145,517 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 118,556 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 SUG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SUG, 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 B705 SUG registered?

B705 SUG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 1984.

Is B705 SUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B705 SUG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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