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B558 AKH

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,459 mi
Last recorded9,459 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB558 AKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 9,459 miles

Coolant leak

Jubilee clip used as a mounting bushing on exhaust system.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 9,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Jubilee clip used as a mounting bushing on exhaust system.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 9,431 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 9,417 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 95,852 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 95,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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B558 AKH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B558 AKH, 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 B558 AKH registered?

B558 AKH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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