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B706 LNR

1984 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,200 mi
Last recorded176,200 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB706 LNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 176,200 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking badly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Floor around the drivers feet starting to corrode, seen through the wheel arch.

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft rear UJ has slight play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking badly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 176,199 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leaking constantly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides no beam pattern showing at all. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking badly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Floor around the drivers feet starting to corrode, seen through the wheel arch.

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft rear UJ has slight play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking badly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 175,918 miles

Front tyres cracking x2

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central chasis // previous welding repairs chasis heavey under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 175,905 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (battery tray) where emergency cut off is situated several holes found during inspection (marked in white) welding required (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of drivers foot well inside wheel arch corroded (marked in white) seam welding required (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 tires show signs of cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 174,306 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 174,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis near torq bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2018 171,561 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2017 166,069 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 164,777 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 162,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust emits slight smoke.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 162,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust emits slight smoke.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 160,017 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 157,802 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 157,759 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 154,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 152,161 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 144,135 miles

slight corrosion on rear crossmember and towbar is fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2009 140,138 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 140,138 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 131,828 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 126,024 miles

nearside rear brake is sticking slightly

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 LNR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LNR, 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 B706 LNR registered?

B706 LNR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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