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B800 PKV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

208,597 mi
Last recorded208,597 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB800 PKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 208,597 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 207,342 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 204,880 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 202,497 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL FRONT DUST COVERS (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 200,785 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 198,212 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 198,207 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clutch slave loose and leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2019 196,012 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 194,017 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 192,291 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 190,692 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 189,078 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 187,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 186,127 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 185,184 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 182,976 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 179,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust flange corried and bolt corried; Rear springs lower mounting starting to corried

Pass 20 Nov 2009 176,053 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 173,537 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

pedal rubber worn

slight play in rear universal joint

Pass 24 Nov 2007 169,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front drive shaft both universal joints worn to excess

Fail 20 Nov 2007 169,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front drive shaft both universal joints worn to excess

Pass 24 Nov 2006 165,663 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 165,655 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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B800 PKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B800 PKV, 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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B800 PKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 1984.

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