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B56 SUB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,296 mi
Last recorded62,296 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB56 SUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 62,296 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,613 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 60,718 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,866 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 58,644 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,262 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 54,833 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 53,146 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 52,054 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 52,041 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 50,115 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,987 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 48,021 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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B56 SUB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B56 SUB, 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 B56 SUB registered?

B56 SUB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1984.

Is B56 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B56 SUB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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