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B223 UTA

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,593 mi
Last recorded122,593 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB223 UTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 122,593 miles

General under body corosion

NSF Chassis leg coroded

Rear disks scored

Pass 23 Jun 2011 121,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

general chasis corrosion

nearside front swivel seal leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2008 120,071 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 120,068 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 119,528 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 116,861 miles

front axle is leaking oil from the nearside, and could possibly contaminate the front nearside brake

front flexible brake hoses are perished

nearside bulkhead is corroded and holed

nearside rear shock absorber upper mounting bush is worn

passenger door is difficult to open from the inside of the vehicle

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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B223 UTA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B223 UTA, 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 B223 UTA registered?

B223 UTA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1984.

Is B223 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B223 UTA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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