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B757 BFE

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,240 mi
Last recorded107,240 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB757 BFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 107,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 106,454 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear cross member corroded

steering drop arm has slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2016 105,501 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear markers and perished

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside upper bush (2.7.4)

rear cross member corroded and weak

Fail 26 Sep 2016 105,482 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear markers and perished

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside upper bush (2.7.4)

rear cross member corroded and weak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 104,385 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre close to wear marker

Pass 16 Sep 2014 102,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 101,094 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 101,070 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 99,718 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 99,705 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,323 miles

front axle swivel seals leaking

oil leaks

underside corroding in various places

Fail 15 Jun 2011 98,307 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front axle swivel seals leaking

oil leaks

underside corroding in various places

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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B757 BFE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B757 BFE, 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 B757 BFE registered?

B757 BFE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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