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B445 BJW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,551 mi
Last recorded124,551 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB445 BJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 124,551 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 123,654 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 123,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 123,061 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 123,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 122,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 122,616 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2015 122,202 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 May 2015 122,029 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 Jun 2014 121,381 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 121,237 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 120,644 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

osf tracta housing seal has a slight leak

Fail 18 Apr 2011 120,580 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

osf tracta housing seal has a slight leak

Pass 4 May 2010 118,862 miles

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

Oil leak

both front steering hubs leaking oil slightly

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight play in offside front hub

Fail 29 Apr 2010 118,815 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both front steering hubs leaking oil slightly

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight play in offside front hub

Pass 12 Mar 2009 116,322 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 116,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 113,549 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 113,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 112,137 miles

o/s/r brake effort slightly low

o/s/r chassis holed outside prescribed area

slight leak from power steering pump

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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B445 BJW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B445 BJW, 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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B445 BJW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1984.

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