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B270 UKE

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

176,031 mi
Last recorded176,031 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB270 UKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 176,031 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All, corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All, slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, several- minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission, minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both upper bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 175,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 175,324 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 175,309 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 174,473 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 174,431 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 173,892 miles

all brake discs rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2019 173,877 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2018 173,548 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 172,442 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 169,289 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 168,652 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 167,038 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 163,273 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 159,648 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 156,696 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 150,983 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 145,855 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slightly oily around steering box area

Pass 3 Nov 2008 141,201 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 137,009 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 134,075 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 130,408 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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B270 UKE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B270 UKE, 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 B270 UKE registered?

B270 UKE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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