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B793 TTA

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

200,114 mi
Last recorded200,114 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB793 TTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 200,114 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 200,114 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 200,109 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering column lower bush worn

Pass 9 Nov 2023 205,449 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside lower bulkhead area

Fail 9 Nov 2023 205,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut loose won't tighten (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside lower bulkhead area

Pass 13 Apr 2022 205,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front lower bulkhead corroded but out of area

little reserve handbrake travel

Pass 31 Mar 2021 205,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear shocks been modified

little reserve travel handbrake

Pass 24 Jul 2019 205,448 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front hub seals have slight leak

Pass 6 Aug 2018 202,021 miles

chassis starting to corroded

offside front hub has slight leak

Pass 24 Oct 2017 201,996 miles

offside front hub has slight leak

Pass 24 Nov 2016 201,994 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 201,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on fuse (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 201,992 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 201,992 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Mid cross member (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 201,992 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 194,047 miles

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

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

wheel studs and nuts ?

Pass 11 Jan 2013 194,047 miles

wheel studs and nuts ?

Pass 26 Feb 2009 191,130 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 186,862 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 182,716 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 172,943 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s/r tyre has 2 heavy markings which has taken outer remoulding rubber off, no canvas showing

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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B793 TTA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B793 TTA, 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 B793 TTA registered?

B793 TTA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 1984.

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