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BIG 9718

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

25,252 mi
Last recorded25,252 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 9718
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 25,252 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 24,892 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 24,315 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 22,696 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 20,864 miles

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 26 Jan 2021 20,303 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jan 2020 19,599 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jan 2019 17,413 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jan 2018 15,856 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

Pass 20 Jan 2017 14,057 miles

front prop shaft gatier is split

Pass 1 Feb 2016 12,233 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 10,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight oil leaks

Pass 21 Jan 2014 8,862 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

Pass 21 Jan 2013 7,464 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front prop shaft gater split

slight play in rear n/s wheel bearing

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jan 2012 6,616 miles

exhaust is starting to deteriorate and corrode

Pass 12 Jan 2011 5,284 miles

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Jan 2011 5,284 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jan 2010 2,375 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear indicater bulbs starting to deteriorate in colour

slight oil leaks from engine and gear box

Fail 19 Jan 2010 2,375 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear indicater bulbs starting to deteriorate in colour

slight oil leaks from engine and gear box

Pass 14 Jan 2009 699 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 97,107 miles

slight play in front n/s wheel bearing

slight play in sterring box

Pass 16 Jan 2007 95,766 miles

slight play in front hubbearings

slight play in o/sn/s rear hubbearings

Pass 4 Jan 2006 93,137 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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BIG 9718 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BIG 9718, 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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BIG 9718 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1984.

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