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B405 ATU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,182 mi
Last recorded163,182 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB405 ATU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 163,182 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 162,276 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 160,955 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 159,818 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 158,221 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 157,044 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 155,573 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 153,701 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 151,988 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 150,187 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt stearing arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 148,885 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 145,385 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 142,038 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 136,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 131,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 127,030 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 127,030 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 122,166 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 121,926 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 118,222 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 118,219 miles

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 115,131 miles

o/s n/s rearshort body outriggers showing signs of corrosion safe at this time check in 3 montjs ?

Pass 4 Aug 2006 111,299 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 109,035 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f track rod end slingt play but ok at this time

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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B405 ATU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B405 ATU, 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 B405 ATU registered?

B405 ATU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1984.

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The MOT history for B405 ATU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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