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B967 HHH

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,706 mi
Last recorded45,706 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB967 HHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 45,706 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 45,600 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working all brake lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn pan hard arm has excessive movement at bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 40,854 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 35,884 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 35,820 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective track rod loose (2.1.3 (d))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 35,589 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,744 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 30,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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B967 HHH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B967 HHH, 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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B967 HHH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1984.

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