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B94 NKV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

223,474 mi
Last recorded223,474 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB94 NKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 223,474 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

battery tray corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2024 220,176 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 213,904 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all tyres mis-shapen

Pass 9 Aug 2022 207,434 miles

All tyres mis-shapen

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box damp

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

o/s hub seals weaping

Pass 29 Jun 2021 200,425 miles

O/s/r hub seal damp

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 193,284 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 191,437 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 190,060 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 190,060 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 185,514 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 180,800 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 180,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 175,820 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 175,820 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 May 2014 169,959 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 164,503 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 157,100 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 149,889 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 149,691 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 145,505 miles

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

slight corrosion both centre outriggers

Pass 30 Jul 2007 747,228 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 238,565 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 218,488 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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B94 NKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B94 NKV, 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 B94 NKV registered?

B94 NKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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The MOT history for B94 NKV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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