MOT Status
ValidMileage
139,897 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight corrosion nearside rear top mount
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight dampness both front hubs and steering box
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
all underside heavily undersealed preventing full inspection
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
NSF WHEEL BEARINGROUGH
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
2 DISKS FRONT
Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear bumpstops missing
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear bumpstops missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B496 GRB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 B496 GRB, 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 B496 GRB registered?
B496 GRB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.
Is B496 GRB safe to buy?
The MOT history for B496 GRB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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