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B696 CVL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,557 mi
Last recorded123,557 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB696 CVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 123,557 miles

both rear bump stops insecure

both track rod end rubber boots perished

corrosion starting in osf outrigger

osr cross member corroded on osr

play in front prop front uj

slight weep from steering box

Pass 11 Sep 2021 118,740 miles

N/s/r o/s/r axle bump stops getting perished and rusty.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Halfshaft seal slight oil leak

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

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

Steering box has slight leak oil.

Pass 22 Jul 2020 114,865 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 110,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub damp

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

steering box damp

Pass 3 Jul 2018 107,734 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 107,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,715 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 107,709 miles

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

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 2 Nov 2015 107,702 miles

Fuel system component leaking lift pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 27 Oct 2014 107,638 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 107,638 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 107,556 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 104,480 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 104,476 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

hazard switch playing up

spare tyre flat

Pass 1 Nov 2011 107,389 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 107,382 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2010 107,308 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 107,301 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 107,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 107,070 miles

Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 106,874 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 106,638 miles

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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B696 CVL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B696 CVL, 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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B696 CVL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1984.

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