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B706 FWP

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

211,813 mi
Last recorded211,813 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB706 FWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 211,813 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 May 2023 211,689 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 211,325 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 211,325 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 210,612 miles

chassis corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2020 210,206 miles

Vehicle Underside Corroded In Places

Pass 21 Jan 2019 208,874 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 17 Jan 2019 208,863 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing drag link end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 21 Sep 2017 207,195 miles

Nearside Non Obligatory Wing Mirror Damaged

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle Underside Corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 206,751 miles

Vehicle Underside Corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2016 206,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Vehicle Underside Corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 205,175 miles

both front swivel joints slight leak of oil

Fail 18 Sep 2014 203,276 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 203,276 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 201,802 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH SWIVEL HOUSINGS

Pass 20 Jul 2012 198,778 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 198,768 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 189,278 miles

boyh floor pan has a bolt missing

Fail 29 Jun 2011 189,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2010 180,617 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 174,848 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 167,791 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 154,638 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 136,233 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 119,131 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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B706 FWP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 B706 FWP, 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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B706 FWP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1984.

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