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B204 HSX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,607 mi
Last recorded120,607 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB204 HSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 120,607 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Splitting/weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Splitting/weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle, nearside driveshaft oil seal weping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle stabiliser bar ball joint cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 120,607 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Splitting/weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Splitting/weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle, nearside driveshaft oil seal weping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle stabiliser bar ball joint cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 117,335 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak to transfer box and front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement slight play detected on shaker plates (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 115,474 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 117,412 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 115,474 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2014 264,786 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

clutch pedal anti slip missing

o/s front door check strap missing

Pass 15 Dec 2012 259,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front bumper not fitted but no sharp objects showing

Pass 17 Dec 2011 251,453 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 243,277 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 234,365 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 234,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2008 227,913 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 219,136 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 208,212 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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B204 HSX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B204 HSX, 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 B204 HSX registered?

B204 HSX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is B204 HSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B204 HSX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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