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272 HUE

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

135,095 mi
Last recorded135,095 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration272 HUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 135,095 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 135,095 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 135,087 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 135,087 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 132,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/ Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering damper bush worn

Fail 18 Nov 2022 131,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Bush (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/ Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering damper bush worn

Pass 23 Nov 2021 131,715 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 131,170 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 130,141 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 129,294 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 128,206 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 127,497 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 127,459 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

battery carrier starting to corode

front radius arm rear bushes starting to split

rear radius armfront bushes starting to split

Pass 7 Jan 2013 127,312 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 127,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 126,458 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 124,444 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 124,420 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2009 120,390 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering hydraulic damper rubber mountings deteriorated.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 120,390 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering hydraulic damper rubber mountings deteriorated.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 119,027 miles

Odometer and mileometer inoperative

Fail 5 Jun 2008 119,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 119,027 miles

Fuel pump secured by cable ties

Fail 7 Jun 2007 119,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pump secured by cable ties.

Pass 31 May 2006 119,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil light continually on

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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272 HUE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 272 HUE, 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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272 HUE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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