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B724 MEY

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,269 mi
Last recorded4,269 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB724 MEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 4,269 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 3,389 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 2,866 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 1,829 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 1,009 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 80 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 150,403 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both outer swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft, rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 150,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from front axle swivel joints

Fail 13 Dec 2018 150,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect continental headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect continental headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from front axle swivel joints

Pass 8 Jan 2018 150,330 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 150,330 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 148,267 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 145,358 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 145,358 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 138,726 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 138,726 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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B724 MEY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B724 MEY, 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 B724 MEY registered?

B724 MEY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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The MOT history for B724 MEY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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