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B749 PKV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,702 mi
Last recorded73,702 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB749 PKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 73,702 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outriggers both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 71,926 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub is wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 69,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 May 2021 69,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 66,976 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 65,987 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 65,482 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,029 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 65,009 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,504 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,484 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 63,484 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2011 63,413 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 63,211 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both rear suspension bump stops missing ;

centre exhaust mount broken ;

surface corrosion chassis ;

surface corrsion fuel tank ;

Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,032 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 62,863 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 62,619 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 62,451 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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B749 PKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B749 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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B749 PKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1984.

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