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B984 JMY

1984 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,312 mi
Last recorded103,312 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB984 JMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 103,312 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 103,312 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 103,314 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Apr 2017 103,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 100,997 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 98,331 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 91,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,341 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 89,341 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 87,766 miles

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all seat belts webbing showing signs of hardening

both rear brake back plates corroded

vehicle slightly smokey

Pass 16 Jul 2009 87,486 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damp around steering box

Pass 25 Jun 2008 86,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 86,151 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 86,069 miles

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Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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B984 JMY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B984 JMY, 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 B984 JMY registered?

B984 JMY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1984.

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