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B505 BFM

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

252,786 mi
Last recorded252,786 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB505 BFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 252,786 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 248,922 miles

slight play front propshaft front joint

Pass 14 Jul 2016 244,601 miles

steering box damp

slight play front propshaft front joint

Pass 11 Jul 2015 242,918 miles

Both front propshaft joints worn.rear propshaft rear joint worn

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering box slightly damp

Pass 4 Jul 2014 238,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play rear propshaft rear joint

upper steering column bearing slightly rough

Pass 12 Jul 2013 231,712 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 227,294 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 222,695 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 217,881 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 217,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

offside front suspension trumpt slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 211,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 203,763 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 196,425 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 190,022 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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B505 BFM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B505 BFM, 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 B505 BFM registered?

B505 BFM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is B505 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B505 BFM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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