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B112 BUK

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,314 mi
Last recorded147,314 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB112 BUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 147,314 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 141,990 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 141,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 138,281 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 135,096 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint box (2.3.3b)

lots of underbody etc is very rusty.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 135,092 miles

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint box (2.3.3b)

lots of underbody etc is very rusty.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 128,027 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 124,260 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 121,013 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 121,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes at rear are rusty.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 117,307 miles

there is surface rust on brake pipes at rear.

Fail 16 Oct 2012 117,303 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

there is surface rust on brake pipes at rear.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 115,154 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 115,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate slightly damaged

screw in nearside rear tyre

screw in offside rear tyre

propshaft component defective

Pass 8 Nov 2010 112,246 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Propshaft component defective

light misting of oil on steering box

Fail 6 Nov 2010 112,237 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Propshaft component defective

light misting of oil on steering box

Pass 6 Nov 2009 108,329 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 108,192 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 103,958 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 101,382 miles

both front brake backplates missing

Fail 24 Oct 2007 101,376 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

both front brake backplates missing

exhaust front pipe insecure

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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B112 BUK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 B112 BUK, 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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B112 BUK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 1984.

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