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B173 GFS

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,428 mi
Last recorded184,428 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB173 GFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 184,428 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panhard rod mounting slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft centre splines slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 183,367 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop front uj has slight wear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle/ panhard rod mounting slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 181,338 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front hubseal slight leak

Pass 21 Nov 2019 179,707 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle support bracket has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top indicator is working intermittently (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 178,618 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting corroded not not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery box base corroded but not rotted through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 178,615 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting corroded not not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery box base corroded but not rotted through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 178,579 miles

front brake pipes starting to corrod

front of.side hub assy bearing slight movement

rear top ball joint starting to wear

steering box slight leaking of oil

Pass 24 Aug 2016 176,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both fronts hub assy slight leaking of oil

Fail 1 Feb 2016 176,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear boot floor cross member corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 173,737 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

front hubs leaking oil not yet on brakes

Fail 5 Dec 2014 173,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

front hubs leaking oil not yet on brakes

Pass 6 Dec 2013 170,096 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 170,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 167,474 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 167,467 miles

Inner Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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B173 GFS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B173 GFS, 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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B173 GFS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 August 1984.

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