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B123 TNB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

167,316 mi
Last recorded167,316 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB123 TNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 167,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 165,636 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 164,703 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 164,061 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 162,649 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 162,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 156,769 miles

Front wipers slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 151,413 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 143,004 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 137,375 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 131,714 miles

Near side rear axle slightly damp around seal area

Pass 23 Dec 2013 127,269 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 121,001 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 117,171 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 114,653 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 111,108 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 105,879 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 102,293 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 97,652 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 93,470 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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B123 TNB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B123 TNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B123 TNB registered?

B123 TNB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1984.

Is B123 TNB safe to buy?

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