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B113 VKE

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

241,765 mi
Last recorded241,765 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB113 VKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 241,765 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 241,757 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 241,717 miles

Coil spring corroded 4 off them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 240,826 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 240,567 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 239,999 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 239,998 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 239,153 miles

Grease around front hubs

Fail 18 Oct 2019 239,153 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Grease around front hubs

Pass 24 Oct 2018 238,487 miles

Grease around both front hubs

Pass 24 Oct 2017 237,618 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 235,629 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 235,628 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 233,730 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 230,913 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 230,913 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 225,625 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 225,625 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 219,126 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight play in offside front swivel housing assembly

slight play in rear propshaft rear joint

Fail 23 Oct 2012 219,126 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight play in offside front swivel housing assembly

slight play in rear propshaft rear joint

Pass 20 Oct 2011 211,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

os drag link and ns track rod gaiters deteriorated

osf tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 204,091 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 195,763 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 195,763 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 189,895 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 183,278 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 174,514 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 164,638 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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B113 VKE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B113 VKE, 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 VKE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1984.

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