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B532 PKS

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,878 mi
Last recorded156,878 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB532 PKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 156,878 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 156,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 150,662 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 144,581 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 139,867 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 134,712 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 134,710 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 131,609 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 127,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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B532 PKS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B532 PKS, 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 B532 PKS registered?

B532 PKS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 1984.

Is B532 PKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B532 PKS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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