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B593 PRJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,316 mi
Last recorded175,316 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB593 PRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2022 175,316 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 175,107 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 175,005 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 174,769 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 174,379 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 173,759 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 173,557 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 173,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 164,835 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 155,027 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 154,967 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 152,099 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 141,793 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rust appearing on various brake pipes

Pass 20 May 2006 132,109 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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B593 PRJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 B593 PRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B593 PRJ registered?

B593 PRJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B593 PRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B593 PRJ shows 14 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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