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B705 WCX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,609 mi
Last recorded140,609 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB705 WCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2009 140,609 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 130,900 miles

o/s and n/s chassis have been welded

Pass 4 Oct 2006 129,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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B705 WCX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B705 WCX, 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 B705 WCX registered?

B705 WCX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1984.

Is B705 WCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B705 WCX shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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