1984 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B962 JPL
1984 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1984. Recorded mileage 164,885 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B962 JPL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2024
- 164,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B962 JPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Land Rover Defender (B962 JPL) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
B962 JPL Mileage History
- 17/05/2022164,728 mi
- 18/05/2023164,813 mi+85 mi
- 16/05/2024164,885 mi+72 mi
Average of roughly 79 miles per year across 3 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: Average
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