MOT Status
ValidMileage
243,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper axle a frame ball joint worn
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper axle a frame ball joint worn
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened n/s+o/s (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear exhaust system corroded
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s front step insecure
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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B277 SJL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 B277 SJL, 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 B277 SJL registered?
B277 SJL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1984.
Is B277 SJL safe to buy?
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