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B845 VDV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,487 mi
Last recorded138,487 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB845 VDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 138,487 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 138,487 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 138,152 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 137,702 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 137,702 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 56,686 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,493 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,336 miles

slight corrosion front chassis

Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,847 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 53,840 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 53,025 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 53,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 51,817 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 51,036 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 51,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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B845 VDV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 B845 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 B845 VDV registered?

B845 VDV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 1984.

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