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B540 SVJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,273 mi
Last recorded89,273 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB540 SVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 89,273 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 89,273 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 88,005 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 83,455 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,662 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 69,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 68,851 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,090 miles

most brake pipes are cable tied and sequre

Fail 26 Nov 2012 60,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

most brake pipes are cable tied and sequre

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 SVJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 B540 SVJ, 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 B540 SVJ registered?

B540 SVJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 1984.

Is B540 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B540 SVJ 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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