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B462 ATL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,991 mi
Last recorded98,991 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB462 ATL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 98,991 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 98,991 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 98,990 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 98,990 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 98,991 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 98,990 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,990 miles

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

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

slight greese seep from front hubs

Pass 16 Jul 2012 98,989 miles

Oil leak

near side front slight hub oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,982 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 96,360 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 88,582 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 81,497 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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B462 ATL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B462 ATL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B462 ATL registered?

B462 ATL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B462 ATL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B462 ATL shows 12 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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