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B815 VDV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,400 mi
Last recorded166,400 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB815 VDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 166,400 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 165,901 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 165,901 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 185,026 miles

Front brake discs corropded

Rear corrosion brake pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2016 164,537 miles

steering box has a slight oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2016 164,537 miles

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

steering box has a slight oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2015 163,805 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 163,057 miles

slight leak from steering box

Pass 20 Nov 2013 162,114 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 158,621 miles

slight leak from steering box

Pass 11 Nov 2011 155,865 miles

Nearside front wheel tight to turn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 152,584 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 152,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 151,003 miles

Both propshaft front universal joints worn

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 149,850 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 149,850 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 147,526 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 147,526 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 144,688 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 144,688 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 140,252 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 VDV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 B815 VDV, 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 B815 VDV registered?

B815 VDV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1984.

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The MOT history for B815 VDV shows 21 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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