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B675 LGW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,725 mi
Last recorded74,725 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB675 LGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 74,725 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 74,725 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle top joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 74,152 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 74,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 72,890 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 72,890 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 71,548 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 71,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 70,607 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 70,607 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 69,136 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 69,136 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 66,577 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 66,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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B675 LGW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B675 LGW, 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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B675 LGW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 1984.

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