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B437 BMA

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,242 mi
Last recorded163,242 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB437 BMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 163,242 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 163,215 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2023 162,774 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 162,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 161,925 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 161,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

service brake just meets requirements

Pass 27 Sep 2019 160,656 miles

Rear chassis corroded

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 160,032 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 159,475 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 159,475 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 157,852 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 155,170 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 154,502 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 150,704 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 147,246 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 144,272 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 144,272 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 142,209 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 139,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 138,121 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 138,121 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 134,937 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 132,333 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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B437 BMA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B437 BMA, 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 B437 BMA registered?

B437 BMA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 1984.

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