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B803 GWV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,915 mi
Last recorded160,915 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB803 GWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 160,915 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 156,388 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 156,388 miles

Offside Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 75,037 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 74,307 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 74,307 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 72,258 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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B803 GWV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B803 GWV, 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 B803 GWV registered?

B803 GWV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1984.

Is B803 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B803 GWV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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