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B203 DKY

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

3,052 mi
Last recorded3,052 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB203 DKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 3,052 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 3,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

check tightness of o/s/f spring u bolts

Pass 3 Nov 2022 2,656 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 2,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 2,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 2,043 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 2,500 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush allround (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

centre exhaust mount badly corrodid

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Oct 2019 2,396 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush allround (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

centre exhaust mount badly corrodid

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2018 709 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 353 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 353 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 99,924 miles

Both front leaf spring bushs deteriorated

Both rear leaf spring bushs deteriorated

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake application slightly uneven

Rear brake application slightly uneven

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

rear boot floor corroded

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 99,917 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (2.2.C.1h)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure bolts lose (2.1.2d)

Both front leaf spring bushs deteriorated

Both rear leaf spring bushs deteriorated

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake application slightly uneven

Rear brake application slightly uneven

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

rear boot floor corroded

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 99,715 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 99,707 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 98,684 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 98,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 97,605 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 97,598 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 95,836 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 95,835 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 93,538 miles

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

exhaust has a slight leak between manifold and front down pipe.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 92,532 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 92,532 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 91,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 91,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 87,741 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 87,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

O/S and N/S floor pans corroaded, rear exhaust box weakened by corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2007 84,916 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 84,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 82,071 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 82,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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B203 DKY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 B203 DKY, 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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B203 DKY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 1984.

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