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B592 MDX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,069 mi
Last recorded172,069 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB592 MDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 172,069 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 200,382 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all areas underside vehicle heavy mud and dirt and top rusty

exhaust mounting rubbers frayed and cracks

front transverse mounting arm bushes frayed

major oil leaks around engine and gearbox areas

oil leaks around both front outer hub seal areas

Fail 19 Nov 2009 200,366 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all areas underside vehicle heavy mud and dirt and top rusty

exhaust mounting rubbers frayed and cracks

front transverse mounting arm bushes frayed

major oil leaks around engine and gearbox areas

oil leaks around both front outer hub seal areas

Pass 27 Oct 2008 195,655 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 188,563 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 182,695 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 176,897 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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B592 MDX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B592 MDX, 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 B592 MDX registered?

B592 MDX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1984.

Is B592 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B592 MDX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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