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B135 NLH

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,596 mi
Last recorded115,596 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB135 NLH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2008 115,596 miles

no rear seats fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2008 115,568 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 113,883 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in rear driveshaft UJ

Fail 5 Oct 2007 113,863 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in rear driveshaft UJ

Pass 26 May 2006 107,906 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jun 2005 105,170 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 105,170 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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B135 NLH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B135 NLH, 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 B135 NLH registered?

B135 NLH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1984.

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