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B63 DEP

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,539 mi
Last recorded137,539 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB63 DEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 137,539 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 137,539 miles

Body mounting fixings missing 2x floor mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's seat with a defective structure Runners have modification on front mountings making them likely to detach (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure Runners have modification on front mountings making them likely to detach (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing Both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts in engine bay (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture foulded by inner wing (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Air box insecure

Gearbox earth strap eye missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside side repeater not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced body support crossmember so badly corroded most is missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 137,169 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 137,169 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2022 136,901 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 136,828 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear floor cross members corroded-no adverse affect to structure

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 15 Jan 2021 136,828 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear floor cross members corroded-no adverse affect to structure

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Jan 2020 136,298 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 136,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle end of trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle end of trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 134,728 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 132,748 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 130,141 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 130,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 130,081 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 128,868 miles

pan hard rod bush slight play

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 127,786 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 126,290 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 124,611 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 123,126 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 121,505 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 119,512 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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B63 DEP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B63 DEP, 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 B63 DEP registered?

B63 DEP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B63 DEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B63 DEP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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