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B951 ECY

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

286,430 mi
Last recorded286,430 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB951 ECY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 286,430 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 176,584 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 176,584 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 176,000 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 176,000 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Panhard rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 178,000 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 176,000 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 171,780 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front rear plate tarnished

Pass 17 Apr 2009 161,876 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 152,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 152,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 141,160 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 126,019 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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B951 ECY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B951 ECY, 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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B951 ECY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 1984.

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