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B944 NDF

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

143,806 mi
Last recorded143,806 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB944 NDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 143,806 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 143,799 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 140,109 miles

fog light switch

Pass 29 Sep 2023 136,039 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 132,553 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 129,711 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

fog light switch

Fail 11 Oct 2021 129,707 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

fog light switch

Pass 17 Aug 2020 127,044 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 122,928 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 127,648 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 127,645 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 121,200 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 115,665 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 115,665 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 109,507 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 109,507 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 102,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 102,661 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,259 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

new chassis fitted chassis identfcation plate on car but none on new chassis

steering is better and passable but still heavy compared to another similar car

Fail 11 Apr 2013 98,249 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

new chassis fitted chassis identfcation plate on car but none on new chassis

Pass 25 Jun 2010 82,965 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 82,965 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 74,008 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 74,008 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 62,726 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,726 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 60,889 miles

both rear tyres perished through tread.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 59,412 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 57,173 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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B944 NDF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 B944 NDF, 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 B944 NDF registered?

B944 NDF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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