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B943 WFV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

7,386 mi
Last recorded7,386 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB943 WFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 7,386 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 7,386 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 3,588 miles

Nearside Front side repeter not working before 1986

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

hazard worning light not working before 1986

Fail 1 Nov 2023 3,588 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre lower chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side repeter not working before 1986

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

hazard worning light not working before 1986

Pass 2 Nov 2022 1,411 miles

Offside Rear cross member rusty

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

thick underseal unbody

Fail 27 Oct 2022 1,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear cross member rusty

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

thick underseal unbody

Fail 22 Sep 2022 1,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no reading (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer / bottom chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired back inner top chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no reading (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired back inner top / bottom /inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 99,950 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 99,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing fixing bolts missing cover missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine damp with oil

Pass 19 Feb 2007 100,076 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 100,055 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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B943 WFV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 B943 WFV, 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 B943 WFV registered?

B943 WFV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1984.

Is B943 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B943 WFV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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