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B545 TDV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,655 mi
Last recorded89,655 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB545 TDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 89,655 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres/wheels protruding wheel archs

engine has diesel seepage

vehicle has been modified

Pass 22 Jun 2021 89,443 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

engine has diesel seepage

vehicle has been modified

Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,332 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 89,192 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front no. plate slightly obscured

n/s/f mirror cracked

o/s/r hub seal weeping

steering box has seepage

vehicle has been modified

Pass 16 May 2013 88,688 miles

front hub seals weeping

Pass 24 May 2012 88,282 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front hub seals weeping

vehicle has been modified for off road use

Pass 21 Jun 2010 87,255 miles

diesel seepage from pump

Fail 21 Jun 2010 87,255 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

diesel seepage from pump

Pass 25 Mar 2009 86,592 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle modified for off road use ,mud tyres and modifications appear strong

Pass 10 Jan 2008 85,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

tyres protruding bodywork and offroad type

Fail 9 Jan 2008 85,939 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

tyres protruding bodywork and offroad type

Fail 19 Sep 2006 108,553 miles

Centre Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 TDV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B545 TDV, 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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B545 TDV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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