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B113 AEP

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

145,991 mi
Last recorded145,991 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB113 AEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 145,991 miles

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

Underneath waxoyled

Pass 18 Oct 2018 143,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Understep excessively corroded but outside the prescribed

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underneath waxoyled

Fail 16 Oct 2018 143,370 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Lower shock snapped (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Understep excessively corroded but outside the prescribed

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underneath waxoyled

Pass 13 Oct 2017 139,744 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 134,055 miles

underside waxoyled

Pass 18 Sep 2015 128,909 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front Tyre is perished, but not excessively.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Passenger foot well corroded, but not in a prescribed area.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 128,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Foot well (3.6.C.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front Tyre is perished, but not excessively.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Passenger foot well corroded, but not in a prescribed area.

Pass 13 May 2014 127,061 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

all tyres perished

Fail 2 May 2014 127,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

all tyres perished

Pass 5 Apr 2013 121,011 miles

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

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

Oil leak

chassis getting corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2013 121,002 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

chassis getting corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 114,930 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 114,724 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 112,840 miles

propshaft becoming worn

Fail 29 Mar 2011 112,838 miles

Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

propshaft becoming worn

Fail 12 Mar 2011 112,703 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

propshat slider becoming worn

Pass 4 Mar 2010 106,075 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all tyres becoming perrished

Fail 26 Feb 2010 105,993 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all tyres becoming perrished

Pass 9 Mar 2009 100,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bulk head has been filled

Fail 25 Feb 2009 99,912 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 92,967 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 92,873 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 84,286 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 77,926 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 77,926 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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B113 AEP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 B113 AEP, 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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B113 AEP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1984.

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