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B723 PKV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,617 mi
Last recorded225,617 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB723 PKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 225,617 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 225,597 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 225,597 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 219,623 miles

Both sides front wheel bearing play, not excessive.

Nearside front lower swivel slight play.

Nearside front sidelamp sealed with lens tape.

Offside rear body damage, no sharp edges or projections.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 215,496 miles

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

Park brake lever almost reaches limit of travel.

Parking brake effort close to 16% minimum (17%).

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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B723 PKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B723 PKV, 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 B723 PKV registered?

B723 PKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1984.

Is B723 PKV safe to buy?

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