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B704 EUJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,720 mi
Last recorded119,720 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB704 EUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 119,720 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 119,460 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 118,669 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 116,961 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 116,904 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 115,602 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 113,837 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 112,213 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 110,551 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 110,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side front out rigger corroded

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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B704 EUJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B704 EUJ, 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 B704 EUJ registered?

B704 EUJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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