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1984 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B124 CHL

B124 CHL

1984 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1984. Recorded mileage 130,805 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1984 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
130,805 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1984
Engine
2496cc
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B124 CHL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
  • 130,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)

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B124 CHL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 14:16
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Land Rover Defender (B124 CHL) between June 2022 and July 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 21 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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B124 CHL Mileage History

  1. 28/06/2022129,460 mi
  2. 24/07/2023129,568 mi+108 mi
  3. 23/07/2024129,831 mi+263 mi
  4. 22/07/2025130,090 mi+259 mi
  5. 27/07/2026130,805 mi+715 mi

Average of roughly 330 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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