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B968 FNT

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,231 mi
Last recorded122,231 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB968 FNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 122,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 121,119 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 119,966 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear a frame boot perished

Under side of vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2020 118,455 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 118,662 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 115,634 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 115,058 miles

N/S/F SWIVEL HUB LEAKING

N/S/R - N/S/F - O/S/R - O/S/F TYRES SLIGHT PERISHING

Fail 13 Oct 2017 115,057 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT TRANSVERSE CROSSMEMBER N/S (2.4.A.3)

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

N/S/F SWIVEL HUB LEAKING

N/S/R - N/S/F - O/S/R - O/S/F TYRES SLIGHT PERISHING

Pass 21 Jun 2016 114,740 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Inner wall slight cut

both rear shock absorber dust covers missing

general corrosion main chassis

n/s swivel hub slight leaking

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight perishing

n/s/r tyre slight cut outer wall

o/s/r tyre slight cut outer wall

rear crossmember corroding

Fail 21 Jun 2016 114,740 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner wall slight cut

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers missing

general corrosion main chassis

n/s swivel hub slight leaking

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight perishing

n/s/r tyre slight cut outer wall

o/s/r tyre slight cut outer wall

rear crossmember corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2015 114,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 114,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 113,060 miles

Bonnet safety catch removed

Drivers seat belt locks when extending

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front propshaft too short

Stick on number plates fitted to front and rear

Fail 19 Mar 2014 113,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet safety catch removed

Drivers seat belt locks when extending

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front propshaft too short

Stick on number plates fitted to front and rear

Chassis repaired around bump stop using filler

Pass 22 Mar 2013 112,023 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 112,021 miles

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

Rear exhaust box not fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2012 111,150 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 111,150 miles

Chain guard missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2010 111,150 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chain guard missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2009 111,150 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 108,786 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front hubs weeping oil

handbrake travel long

various oil leaks from engine

Pass 16 Jun 2008 108,786 miles

both front hubs weeping oil

handbrake travel long

various oil leaks from engine

Pass 14 Jul 2007 105,608 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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B968 FNT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 B968 FNT, 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 B968 FNT registered?

B968 FNT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1984.

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