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B886 VDE

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

126,622 mi
Last recorded126,622 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB886 VDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 126,622 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 123,746 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 120,998 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 118,083 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 116,494 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 115,515 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 113,862 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 112,313 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 109,498 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 107,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,314 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 104,587 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 103,384 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 103,384 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 101,863 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 100,642 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 99,097 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 99,085 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 97,493 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 97,493 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 96,796 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 96,633 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 95,265 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 95,265 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Front Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front swivel joints seeping oil

Pass 18 Jul 2006 93,107 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 92,880 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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B886 VDE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 B886 VDE, 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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What year was B886 VDE registered?

B886 VDE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 1984.

Is B886 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B886 VDE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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