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B878 ATT

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,376 mi
Last recorded92,376 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB878 ATT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 92,376 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 92,362 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Alternator belt missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under brake servo (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Alternator drive belt missing and warning light showing

Fail 4 Nov 2025 92,335 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal creeps on being held down (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,682 miles

Steering box drop arm has slight play on shaft

Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,628 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 85,571 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in steering drop arm to box

Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,114 miles

Fuel Pump damp

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 79,923 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 79,892 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 77,755 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 75,106 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 75,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 77,474 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 77,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 86,514 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 84,328 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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B878 ATT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B878 ATT, 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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B878 ATT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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