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B595 UKH

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,404 mi
Last recorded96,404 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB595 UKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 96,404 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 95,168 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 95,138 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 95,000 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 94,773 miles

both front hubseals weeping

steering rough

Fail 9 Jan 2019 94,760 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front hubseals weeping

steering rough

Pass 23 Nov 2017 94,453 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

number plate lights dim

Fail 9 Nov 2017 94,419 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour both (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

number plate lights dim

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 93,873 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 89,769 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,164 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 83,413 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 83,413 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 81,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front wiper blade split

Nearside rear tyre has shallow cut on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Jan 2011 80,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 78,316 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 68,949 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 68,905 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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B595 UKH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B595 UKH, 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 B595 UKH registered?

B595 UKH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B595 UKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B595 UKH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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