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BAZ 2984

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,678 mi
Last recorded164,678 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 2984
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 164,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 164,656 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 163,602 miles

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 157,764 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 149,324 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 144,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 140,371 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 134,761 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 129,133 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 122,645 miles

steering drop arm joint rubber joint

Pass 11 Jul 2013 145,731 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 110,144 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 110,144 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 109,976 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 108,654 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 108,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 103,121 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 103,120 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 100,867 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 100,867 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 98,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 88,997 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 88,997 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BAZ 2984 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 122,435 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 BAZ 2984, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAZ 2984 registered?

BAZ 2984 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is BAZ 2984 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 2984 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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