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B15 DGG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,125 mi
Last recorded134,125 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 DGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 134,125 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 131,937 miles

Offside Front drop arm on steering mechanism slight movment

Fail 25 Apr 2019 131,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front drop arm on steering mechanism slight movment

Pass 2 Jun 2018 129,593 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2018 129,586 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2017 125,235 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 125,235 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 May 2014

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 May 2013 117,027 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 112,709 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 108,731 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 107,551 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 107,551 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering box/system

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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B15 DGG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B15 DGG, 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 B15 DGG registered?

B15 DGG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1984.

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