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B815 HAO

1984 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,678 mi
Last recorded8,678 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB815 HAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 8,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 6,565 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 5,274 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 2,836 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 2,511 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyres perished

Pass 2 Jul 2015 1,786 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 1,535 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 698 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012
Pass 27 Nov 2010
Pass 14 Nov 2009
Pass 8 Nov 2008 78,010 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 74,994 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 69,361 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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B815 HAO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B815 HAO, 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 B815 HAO registered?

B815 HAO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is B815 HAO safe to buy?

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