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B510 TDV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,126 mi
Last recorded171,126 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB510 TDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 171,126 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 160,531 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 158,969 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

condition of exhaust

corrosion to brake pipes

mud under vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2007 109,433 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 109,382 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 104,527 miles

BUSHES

Fail 7 Oct 2006 104,527 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

lower shock bushes on all shocks wearing

Pass 23 Sep 2005 97,347 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2005 97,347 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B510 TDV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B510 TDV, 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 B510 TDV registered?

B510 TDV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B510 TDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B510 TDV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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