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B132 OVC

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,409 mi
Last recorded104,409 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB132 OVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 104,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body components heavily corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 103,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

all 4 tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 1 Feb 2022 103,281 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all 4 tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2021 101,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 100,562 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 100,562 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 98,835 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 96,792 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 94,676 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 94,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,455 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 93,432 miles

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 91,375 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 89,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 86,823 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 84,842 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 82,620 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 80,181 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 80,181 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 77,221 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 74,666 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 74,666 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 72,363 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 69,661 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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B132 OVC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B132 OVC, 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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B132 OVC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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