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B387 UKX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

251,472 mi
Last recorded251,472 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB387 UKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 251,472 miles

All suspension coil springs and there mounting points slightly corroded

Chassis to body out riggers all slightly corroded

Diesel pump clean at this point in time. Keep an eye on for further leaks as fuel pipes tightened up today.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Gearbox leak

N/S/R Light lense slightly discoloured

Oil leak

Rear diff and rear prop slightly noisey

Fail 11 Apr 2009 251,444 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

All suspension coil springs and there mounting points slightly corroded

Chassis to body out riggers all slightly corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Gearbox leak

N/S/R Light lense slightly discoloured

Oil leak

Rear diff and rear prop slightly noisey

Pass 1 Apr 2008 247,149 miles

slight corrosion to off side brake pipe

slight oil leak from near side rear hub oil seal

Pass 28 Mar 2007 241,980 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 232,319 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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B387 UKX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B387 UKX, 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 B387 UKX registered?

B387 UKX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1984.

Is B387 UKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B387 UKX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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