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B513 YMU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,815 mi
Last recorded91,815 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB513 YMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 91,815 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 91,815 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 88,763 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 84,225 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 69,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2017 62,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 61,822 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 81,092 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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B513 YMU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B513 YMU, 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 B513 YMU registered?

B513 YMU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B513 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B513 YMU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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