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B175 AKH

1984 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

138,777 mi
Last recorded138,777 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB175 AKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2009 138,777 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2008 137,503 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 137,503 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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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B175 AKH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B175 AKH, 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 B175 AKH registered?

B175 AKH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B175 AKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B175 AKH shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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