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B501 SVH

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

206,260 mi
Last recorded206,260 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB501 SVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 206,260 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 205,740 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 205,203 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 204,740 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 204,374 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 203,773 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 203,487 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 202,881 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 202,095 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 201,866 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 199,292 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 199,261 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 195,725 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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B501 SVH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B501 SVH, 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

How do I check the history of B501 SVH?

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What year was B501 SVH registered?

B501 SVH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B501 SVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B501 SVH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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