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B153 SYG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

181,221 mi
Last recorded181,221 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB153 SYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 181,221 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 180,139 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 178,503 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 176,837 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 174,777 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 173,188 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 171,432 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 169,606 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 168,474 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 166,551 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 163,996 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 159,743 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 155,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 157,828 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 147,536 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 147,527 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 143,210 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 139,147 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 135,987 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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B153 SYG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B153 SYG, 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 B153 SYG registered?

B153 SYG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B153 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B153 SYG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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