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B720 HEG

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,169 mi
Last recorded118,169 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB720 HEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 118,169 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box area (2.1.5 (a))

chassis has multiple weld repairs and underseal covering

Pass 4 Jul 2024 118,157 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 118,157 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 116,480 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 116,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2022 116,244 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 May 2022 116,244 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 116,090 miles

Corrosion front chassis

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 116,083 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion front chassis

Damage nearside rear light

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 106,155 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 106,097 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 106,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some corrosion in bolt on seat mount near seat belt fixing

Pass 17 Mar 2006 105,660 miles

exhaust advance corrsion (centre section )

n/s/f outrigger showing some swelling/corrsion

Fail 17 Mar 2006 105,660 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

exhaust advance corrsion (centre section )

n/s/f outrigger showing some swelling/corrsion

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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B720 HEG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B720 HEG, 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 B720 HEG registered?

B720 HEG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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