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B354 DET

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,717 mi
Last recorded157,717 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB354 DET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 157,717 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 157,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 149,065 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 141,298 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 141,298 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 134,923 miles

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 18 Jul 2013 134,923 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2012 130,621 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 122,461 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 117,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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B354 DET is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B354 DET, 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 B354 DET registered?

B354 DET is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1984.

Is B354 DET safe to buy?

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