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B607 NSH

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

180,345 mi
Last recorded180,345 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB607 NSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 180,345 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 180,072 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 179,749 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 179,512 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 179,074 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 178,863 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 177,991 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 176,683 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 175,466 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 174,368 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 173,621 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 172,496 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 172,496 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2009 172,496 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 23 May 2009 172,496 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 163,555 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 155,587 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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B607 NSH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B607 NSH, 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 B607 NSH registered?

B607 NSH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1984.

Is B607 NSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B607 NSH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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