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B331 BMD

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

216,329 mi
Last recorded216,329 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB331 BMD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 216,329 miles

Nearside Front Axel swivel joint leaking

Fail 6 Dec 2024 216,328 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap not locking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axel swivel joint leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2023 215,332 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 213,208 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 211,235 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 209,186 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 207,578 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 204,604 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 204,604 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 202,277 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 197,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 194,243 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 194,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index no load markings (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index no load markings (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index no load markings (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index no load markings (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 193,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 188,515 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 182,482 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 179,217 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion chassis.

Pass 6 May 2010 173,675 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 167,526 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 161,825 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 154,905 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 148,262 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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B331 BMD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B331 BMD, 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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B331 BMD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1984.

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