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B879 WBX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,615 mi
Last recorded136,615 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB879 WBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 136,615 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 135,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 134,097 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 132,643 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 131,187 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 129,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 125,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 123,498 miles

Front UJ slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2016 121,437 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 119,437 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 118,078 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 116,045 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 113,465 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 110,815 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 107,956 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 104,833 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 101,336 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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B879 WBX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 B879 WBX, 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 B879 WBX registered?

B879 WBX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1984.

Is B879 WBX safe to buy?

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