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B834 HEJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,520 mi
Last recorded83,520 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB834 HEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 83,520 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 82,210 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 82,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 80,768 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 78,560 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 77,523 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 77,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 75,544 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,090 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 72,527 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 70,077 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,240 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 66,687 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 66,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,482 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 62,810 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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B834 HEJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B834 HEJ, 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 B834 HEJ registered?

B834 HEJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1984.

Is B834 HEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B834 HEJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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