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B103 YWS

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,429 mi
Last recorded42,429 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB103 YWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,429 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 42,434 miles

Nearside Front heavy oil leak from tractor joint

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 42,429 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front heavy oil leak from tractor joint

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 42,289 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s seat belts lazy to retract

o/s/f and n/s/f swivel joint seals have slight leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,617 miles

Oil leak

slight deterioration & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

vehicle has been extensively repaired to chassis brakes & wireing

Pass 9 Jun 2012 33,737 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 33,737 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 32,662 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,934 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,871 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,415 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,747 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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B103 YWS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B103 YWS, 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 B103 YWS registered?

B103 YWS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is B103 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B103 YWS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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