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B737 TWU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,578 mi
Last recorded16,578 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB737 TWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 16,578 miles

Nearside Front hub slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear brake back plate has slight trace of oil on it

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front power steering pipes/ hoses slightly corroded

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber bush slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 12,402 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

slight oil leak on nearside front hub

Pass 23 May 2016 8,743 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

slight oil leak on nearside rear hub

Pass 20 May 2015 5,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 5,561 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 2,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2014 2,646 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 155,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside front floor becoming corroded and weak

Fail 22 May 2013 155,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside front floor becoming corroded and weak

Pass 25 May 2012 15,402 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 150,931 miles

Hand brake travel is just pass !!!

Pass 9 Jun 2006 149,142 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 148,412 miles

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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B737 TWU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B737 TWU, 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 B737 TWU registered?

B737 TWU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 1984.

Is B737 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B737 TWU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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