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B747 VJO

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

112,481 mi
Last recorded112,481 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB747 VJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 112,481 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 111,637 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 111,612 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2023 110,393 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 109,657 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 108,896 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 108,105 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 106,661 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,332 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 102,472 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 99,426 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 97,359 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 96,149 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 94,608 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 93,074 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 91,350 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 89,892 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 87,080 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 84,330 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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B747 VJO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B747 VJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B747 VJO registered?

B747 VJO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1984.

Is B747 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B747 VJO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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