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B799 TWR

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,511 mi
Last recorded74,511 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB799 TWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 74,511 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 74,507 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 74,467 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 74,380 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 73,419 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 73,373 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 73,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inside Inner Wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down Pipe to Middle Section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger Holed and Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger Holed and Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inside Inner Wing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 73,279 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 73,277 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front swivel joint damp

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hazard light switch faulty/vehicle structure corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2021 73,275 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front swivel joint damp

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hazard light switch faulty/vehicle structure corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 72,762 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bushes cracking, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 72,761 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch. Chalked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bushes cracking, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,361 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at crossmember. (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near A frame . (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 72,361 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking at front cross member. (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases above axle. (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe adrift. (7.1.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at crossmember. (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near A frame . (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 66,050 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 65,931 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on when brake peddle is pressed (1.1.A.3f)

Braking system leaking around peddle area (3.6.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front upper sharp edge close to brake hose (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure mounting (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering damper mounting area (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front steering swivel has play and slight leak on seal

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

corrosion on front axle springs

Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,188 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,188 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 61,188 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,188 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 60,072 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 60,026 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,777 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,094 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 55,093 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 54,022 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 54,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 53,081 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 53,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2006 52,967 miles

brake pedal feels soft no leaks found boarder line

genral corrosion though out vehicle

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

slight bind on near side rear brake

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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B799 TWR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B799 TWR, 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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B799 TWR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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