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B763 TUA

1984 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,734 mi
Last recorded168,734 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB763 TUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 168,734 miles

Rear tub rear members corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2020 168,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger to body mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tub rear members corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 168,735 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 168,735 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 168,735 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 168,735 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 168,735 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 168,735 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 168,102 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 166,367 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 165,175 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 165,175 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 165,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 154,833 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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B763 TUA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B763 TUA, 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 B763 TUA registered?

B763 TUA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1984.

Is B763 TUA safe to buy?

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