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B514 NLK

1984 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,258 mi
Last recorded80,258 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB514 NLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,258 miles

o/s/r fuel tank mounting rusty, but not seriously weakened

Fail 20 Apr 2015 80,255 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/r fuel tank mounting rusty, but not seriously weakened

oil leak engine

oil leak o/s/r wheel

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,730 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate is slightly damaged

nearside and offside front chassis are rusty

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside rear fuel tank mounting bracket is rusty

Pass 23 May 2013 79,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2013 79,390 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,984 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are cracking

front no plate is slightly damaged

nearside front tyre is slightly damaged on outer wall

steering box has a light misting of oil

Pass 10 May 2011 78,700 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are cracking

damage to nearside front tyres outer wall

steering box is slightly damp

Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,758 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 1 Apr 2010 77,743 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Both front tyre treads cracking

Damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 13 May 2009 77,145 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 76,044 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 75,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 74,752 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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B514 NLK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B514 NLK, 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 B514 NLK registered?

B514 NLK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1984.

Is B514 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B514 NLK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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