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B575 BTU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,529 mi
Last recorded148,529 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB575 BTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 148,529 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF AND OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 148,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working NS AND OS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF AND OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 134,118 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal slightly leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 134,096 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up this should not be driven (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

small oil leak from engine and gearbox area

Pass 5 Sep 2022 118,895 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 108,512 miles

Nearside Front diff seal

small engine oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2020 106,456 miles

chassis number been scratched of new stamped on chassis

Pass 15 Oct 2019 105,943 miles

chassis number been crossed out on chassis rail,new number stamped in chassis

Fail 14 Oct 2019 105,943 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

chassis number been crossed out on chassis rail,new number stamped in chassis

Offside Rear brake drum wet

Pass 17 Oct 2018 105,153 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 105,153 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 104,817 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 104,816 miles

Offside Steering component deformed and unserviceable swivel (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance and rear (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 104,611 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 104,386 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 103,971 miles

diesel fuel on oil filter

Pass 8 Jun 2012 103,388 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 103,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 100,519 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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B575 BTU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 B575 BTU, 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 B575 BTU registered?

B575 BTU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B575 BTU safe to buy?

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