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B901 HSC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,803 mi
Last recorded48,803 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB901 HSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 48,803 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 48,787 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 48,674 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 48,590 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 48,488 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 48,150 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 48,103 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 48,103 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,088 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,904 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 47,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 127,609 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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B901 HSC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B901 HSC, 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 B901 HSC registered?

B901 HSC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1984.

Is B901 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B901 HSC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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