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B211 DDT

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,951 mi
Last recorded96,951 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB211 DDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 96,951 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Large tyres fitted to vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 96,770 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 96,770 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2016 95,802 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

general under body corrosion

vehicle undersealed

Pass 12 Nov 2015 94,835 miles

oil leak

water leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 89,184 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2009 87,129 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2009 87,119 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 83,416 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 8 Oct 2008 83,386 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Oct 2007 79,385 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 73,890 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 73,890 miles

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

slight play in steering box

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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B211 DDT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B211 DDT, 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 B211 DDT registered?

B211 DDT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1984.

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