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B417 GPN

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB417 GPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2025 100,000 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 98,005 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 89,623 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 82,983 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 64,608 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front tractor hub seal leaking

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front and rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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B417 GPN 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 100%.

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 B417 GPN, 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 B417 GPN registered?

B417 GPN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B417 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B417 GPN shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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