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B568 VES

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,014 mi
Last recorded20,014 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB568 VES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2010 20,014 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,659 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 15,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear differential breather pipe disconected

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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B568 VES is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 B568 VES, 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 B568 VES registered?

B568 VES is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is B568 VES safe to buy?

The MOT history for B568 VES shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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