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B866 MLY

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

35,955 mi
Last recorded35,955 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB866 MLY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 35,955 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 35,829 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 35,657 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 35,583 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 35,500 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 33,207 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 31,135 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 28,319 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 27,206 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 25,324 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 84,996 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 81,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 77,917 miles

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 77,917 miles

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 75,128 miles

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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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B866 MLY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B866 MLY, 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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B866 MLY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is B866 MLY safe to buy?

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