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B808 PKV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,471 mi
Last recorded125,471 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB808 PKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 125,471 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 125,058 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 124,368 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 124,088 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 123,927 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 123,741 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 123,444 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 122,336 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 121,213 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 119,556 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 118,494 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 117,665 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 117,155 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 114,832 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 113,083 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 111,571 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Feb 2010 109,048 miles

slight oil leak from o/s/r half shaft

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Feb 2009 105,292 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 103,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f outer door handle loose to door but not affecting its operation

Pass 25 Jan 2007 100,971 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 98,831 miles

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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B808 PKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B808 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B808 PKV registered?

B808 PKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 1984.

Is B808 PKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B808 PKV shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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