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B452 GTV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,024 mi
Last recorded146,024 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB452 GTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 146,024 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 141,397 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 141,397 miles

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

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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B452 GTV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B452 GTV, 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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How do I check the history of B452 GTV?

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What year was B452 GTV registered?

B452 GTV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 August 1984.

Is B452 GTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B452 GTV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B452 GTV have outstanding finance?

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