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B205 MLH

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,520 mi
Last recorded181,520 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB205 MLH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 181,520 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 181,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 180,697 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 180,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 179,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 177,328 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 175,714 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 174,357 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 174,356 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 172,901 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 170,051 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight oil leaking front hubs

Pass 6 Jul 2015 167,271 miles

vehicle testable but req good steam clean and wax oil

Pass 25 Jul 2014 163,922 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 160,981 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 160,981 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 158,073 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 154,134 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 148,914 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 148,914 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 142,950 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 142,949 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 136,810 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 131,355 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 131,355 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 126,213 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 126,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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B205 MLH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B205 MLH, 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 B205 MLH registered?

B205 MLH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1984.

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