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B600 EMO

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,117 mi
Last recorded136,117 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB600 EMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 136,117 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 122,618 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 122,618 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 121,567 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 121,166 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 121,153 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 120,727 miles

Propshaft component defective

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 119,632 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Aug 2009 118,433 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 117,081 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 117,069 miles

Centre Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 115,640 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 113,707 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 110,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

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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B600 EMO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B600 EMO, 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 B600 EMO registered?

B600 EMO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 August 1984.

Is B600 EMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B600 EMO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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