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B923 RPW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,865 mi
Last recorded238,865 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB923 RPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 238,865 miles

Offside Rear Light lens is broken

Pass 19 Nov 2024 237,370 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 235,846 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 233,977 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 232,014 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 229,827 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 229,827 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front cross (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 227,586 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 227,586 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

slight split in o/s wiper blade

Pass 16 Nov 2018 224,413 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 224,412 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 221,915 miles

Both rear hub seals leaking

Pass 14 Nov 2016 219,295 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 219,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear boxes (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 216,581 miles

Ball joint has slight play Steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 213,920 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 211,603 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 211,603 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 209,366 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 209,366 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 207,148 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 205,048 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 205,048 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 203,544 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 203,544 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both wiper blades starting to split

front prophaft rear u/j badly worn

Pass 28 Nov 2008 202,305 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 200,396 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 200,395 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 198,002 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 198,001 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front swivel joint leaking

Steering box damp

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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B923 RPW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B923 RPW, 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 B923 RPW registered?

B923 RPW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1984.

Is B923 RPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B923 RPW shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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