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B517 LEC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 4275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,925 mi
Last recorded36,925 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB517 LEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 36,925 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 36,734 miles

Various deliberate modifications to body

Pass 30 Jul 2021 36,500 miles

heavily modified for competition use

Pass 14 Aug 2020 36,029 miles

heavily modified for off road use

Front disks slightly scored

front swivels slightly damp

Pass 24 May 2012 36,018 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 36,018 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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B517 LEC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 4,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B517 LEC, 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 B517 LEC registered?

B517 LEC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1984.

Is B517 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B517 LEC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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