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B21 VTM

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,351 mi
Last recorded47,351 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 VTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 47,351 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 45,568 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 45,568 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 44,300 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 44,208 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 43,992 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,864 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 43,636 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 43,581 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 43,260 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 42,823 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 42,388 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,835 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,502 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,145 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 39,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

long travel on handbrake lever

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,493 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,493 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,815 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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B21 VTM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B21 VTM, 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 B21 VTM registered?

B21 VTM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 August 1984.

Is B21 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 VTM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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