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B515 GRB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,060 mi
Last recorded176,060 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB515 GRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 176,060 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 176,040 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 176,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 176,000 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 175,999 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 175,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 175,999 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 171,905 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 151,889 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 137,428 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 132,116 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 123,080 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 122,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 112,942 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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B515 GRB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B515 GRB, 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

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What year was B515 GRB registered?

B515 GRB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1984.

Is B515 GRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B515 GRB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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