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B247 DBD

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

212,228 mi
Last recorded212,228 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB247 DBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 212,228 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 212,228 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 209,009 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 201,539 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 186,137 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 185,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 171,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 150,343 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 150,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 126,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 123,020 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 123,018 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 116,590 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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B247 DBD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B247 DBD, 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 B247 DBD registered?

B247 DBD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is B247 DBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B247 DBD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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