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B433 DRP

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,754 mi
Last recorded180,754 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB433 DRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 180,754 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Rear hand brake little reserve travel

Pass 21 Jan 2019 179,073 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Dec 2017 176,011 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 174,032 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 172,050 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 170,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 170,334 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 168,535 miles

Small engine, front differential and transfer box oil leaks.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 166,633 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak from diff seals

Pass 17 Mar 2011 237,186 miles

Oil leak

Rear dif' pinion seal weeping

Rear seat belts not tested as the rear of the vehicle was fitted out as a load area.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 234,006 miles

Oil leak

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

f/brake discs badly deteriated

interior mirror missing

no rear seats or belts fitted

slight play in front & rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 13 Mar 2010 234,006 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

f/brake discs badly deteriated

interior mirror missing

no rear seats or belts fitted

slight play in front & rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2009 225,948 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 216,107 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 216,086 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 206,199 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 196,340 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 196,340 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust corroded & leaking , advise early replacement.

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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B433 DRP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B433 DRP, 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 B433 DRP registered?

B433 DRP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1984.

Is B433 DRP safe to buy?

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