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B942 VDE

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,898 mi
Last recorded143,898 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB942 VDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 143,898 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 31 Oct 2018 143,898 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 30 Aug 2018 143,898 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 143,826 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 143,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 141,338 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 14,119 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 14,119 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 141,199 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 141,199 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 141,199 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 139,148 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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B942 VDE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B942 VDE, 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 B942 VDE registered?

B942 VDE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 1984.

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The MOT history for B942 VDE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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