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B540 CWG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,820 mi
Last recorded111,820 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB540 CWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2025 111,820 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 111,651 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 111,428 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 111,145 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 110,219 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 108,932 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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B540 CWG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B540 CWG, 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

How do I check the history of B540 CWG?

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What year was B540 CWG registered?

B540 CWG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1984.

Is B540 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B540 CWG shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B540 CWG have outstanding finance?

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