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B966 SVJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,202 mi
Last recorded140,202 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB966 SVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 140,202 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise early repair (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front spheres leaking

Fail 17 Oct 2024 140,186 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise early repair (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front spheres leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2023 137,087 miles

Nearside Front sphere joint leaking grease

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 133,837 miles

oil leaks

slight movement in rear propshaft u/j

slight weep from steering box

Pass 15 Sep 2021 130,894 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 126,677 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 120,550 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 115,022 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 108,499 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 108,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 101,353 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 87,512 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 80,785 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 143,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 135,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2010 126,554 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 119,257 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 117,380 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 117,367 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)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 115,166 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 115,166 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

hand brake travel close limit

Fail 25 Apr 2006 108,523 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006

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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B966 SVJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B966 SVJ, 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 B966 SVJ registered?

B966 SVJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1984.

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The MOT history for B966 SVJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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