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B220 COA

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,551 mi
Last recorded174,551 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB220 COA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 174,551 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 173,493 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel misting oil

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front swivel misting oil

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 171,288 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint weeping

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

Offside Front swivel joint weeping

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 168,332 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 164,377 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 164,331 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Battery tray - Marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Top, within 30cm of Shock mounting - Marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Tow bow mounting - Marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30cm of spring mounting - Marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 161,084 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member and surrounding area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 161,084 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member and surrounding area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 156,785 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 156,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 152,199 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 151,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 148,318 miles

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

headlight reflectors poor.

slight wheel bearing noise nearside front

Fail 2 Jun 2015 148,316 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

headlight reflectors poor.

slight wheel bearing noise nearside front

Pass 16 Jun 2014 147,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

rear axle top ball jont worn

Fail 3 Jun 2014 147,784 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

rear axle top ball jont worn

Pass 29 May 2013 146,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 29 May 2012 144,420 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

corrosion in rear lower cross member area not excessive,

Pass 26 May 2011 141,446 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing.

steering box bottom arm bush perished/split.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 140,856 miles

advise steering box drop arm boot has perished

advise surface corrosion to lower ns seat box

Fail 1 Jun 2010 140,856 miles

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

advise steering box drop arm boot has perished

advise surface corrosion to lower ns seat box

Pass 27 May 2009 140,231 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 140,231 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 139,297 miles

adsvise surface corrosion to panel below nsf seat

Fail 23 May 2008 139,297 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

adsvise surface corrosion to panel below nsf seat

Pass 25 May 2007 13,995 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 127,786 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 127,785 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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B220 COA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B220 COA, 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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B220 COA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1984.

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