1984 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B773 MDG
1984 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 1984. Recorded mileage 168,942 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B773 MDG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2026
- 168,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B773 MDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Land Rover Defender (B773 MDG) between August 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
B773 MDG Mileage History
- 25/08/2022168,838 mi
- 10/04/2026168,942 mi+104 mi
Average of roughly 29 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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