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B48 VDE

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,626 mi
Last recorded78,626 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB48 VDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 78,626 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 78,626 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 77,620 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 77,569 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 77,474 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 77,464 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 77,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 77,464 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 77,464 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 76,853 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 75,565 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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B48 VDE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 B48 VDE, 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 B48 VDE registered?

B48 VDE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is B48 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B48 VDE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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