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B115 SWU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,486 mi
Last recorded85,486 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB115 SWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 85,486 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 85,479 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 85,479 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,232 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 84,756 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 84,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,957 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 83,318 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 82,685 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,762 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 81,212 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 81,212 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,401 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,165 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 77,186 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 75,806 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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B115 SWU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B115 SWU, 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 B115 SWU registered?

B115 SWU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1984.

Is B115 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B115 SWU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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