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B204 TVJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,200 mi
Last recorded48,200 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB204 TVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 48,200 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 48,148 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 48,107 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 47,996 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 47,996 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Towbar attachment defective (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,948 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,947 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 47,947 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,723 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,593 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,937 miles

slight corrosion front shocker turrets

Fail 23 Jul 2012 46,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake drum locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

offside front tyre cracking

slight corrosion front shocker turrets

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,062 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,991 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,108 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 43,157 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 43,153 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 42,060 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 40,850 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 TVJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 TVJ, 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 41 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 TVJ registered?

B204 TVJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1985.

Is B204 TVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B204 TVJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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