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B545 HFE

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

63,420 mi
Last recorded63,420 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB545 HFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 63,420 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,233 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 61,232 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 61,148 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 61,138 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 61,066 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,004 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

nearside front fog light intermittent operation

oil leak(s)

Fail 15 Aug 2019 61,004 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

nearside front fog light intermittent operation

oil leak(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2018 60,332 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 59,941 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 8 Aug 2017 59,941 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 3 Aug 2016 59,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 59,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,035 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,381 miles

offside front brake sticking on slightly

Fail 28 Jul 2014 58,371 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

offside front brake sticking on slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,783 miles

Oil leak

rear axle halfshaft seals wet

rear diff leaking

transfer box has oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,060 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 57,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,645 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 56,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 56,266 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,843 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 55,229 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 55,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 54,734 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 54,734 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 54,274 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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B545 HFE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B545 HFE, 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 B545 HFE registered?

B545 HFE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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