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BNZ 28

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,498 mi
Last recorded149,498 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 28
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 149,498 miles

Oil leak from n/s swivel ()

Pass 16 Oct 2014 148,736 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 148,733 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 148,635 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 148,635 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 147,764 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 147,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 147,278 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 147,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 146,924 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 146,924 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 145,985 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 145,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 145,205 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 145,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 143,809 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 140,267 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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BNZ 28 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BNZ 28, 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 BNZ 28 registered?

BNZ 28 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 1984.

Is BNZ 28 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 28 shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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