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B121 UUA

1984 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,038 mi
Last recorded122,038 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB121 UUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 122,038 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 122,028 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 116,082 miles

exhaust mounting missing put still supported

front prop shaft joint worn

n/s seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 19 May 2018 116,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

exhaust mounting missing put still supported

front prop shaft joint worn

n/s seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 21 Mar 2018 116,048 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 109,584 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 108,016 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 106,766 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 106,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Battery tray badly corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 105,210 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 104,219 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2012 104,219 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 101,522 miles

Front prop shaft rear u/j has slight play

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 98,967 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

front diff to prop shaft oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2010 98,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

front diff to prop shaft oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 96,748 miles

wipers slow on idle

Fail 6 May 2009 96,659 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 94,979 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 92,726 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 92,703 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 90,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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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B121 UUA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,494cc 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 B121 UUA, 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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B121 UUA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1984.

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