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BWP 723M

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,492 mi
Last recorded42,492 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 723M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 42,492 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 41,848 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 41,006 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 41,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 May 2014 40,064 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 40,064 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 39,786 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 35,095 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,687 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 May 2010 26,761 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 23,998 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 19,773 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,537 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 10,248 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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BWP 723M is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BWP 723M, 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

How do I check the history of BWP 723M?

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What year was BWP 723M registered?

BWP 723M is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 1984.

Is BWP 723M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWP 723M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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