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B24 BDM

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

164,389 mi
Last recorded164,389 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 BDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 164,389 miles

slight seepage from offside axle joint

Pass 1 Aug 2023 164,369 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust resting on chassis crossmember (6.1.2 (a))

steering damper has oil present on casing but inconclusive as to origin. unit functioning correctly

Fail 1 Aug 2023 164,369 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust resting on chassis crossmember (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

steering damper has oil present on casing but inconclusive as to origin. unit functioning correctly

Pass 14 May 2022 164,219 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 164,193 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 164,000 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 163,562 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 163,560 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 163,058 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 161,636 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2018 161,636 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2016 161,633 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 160,440 miles

PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL

Fail 15 Oct 2015 160,440 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

play in steering wheel

Pass 1 Nov 2014 158,985 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 157,824 miles

Slight play in steering box.

Unused electrical wiring insecure.

Pass 10 Nov 2012 156,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust supported by rope.

Insecure cables on underside.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 153,844 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tail piupe missing.

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2011 153,844 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tail piupe missing.

Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2010 151,857 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 150,347 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 150,347 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 150,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 146,862 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 138,608 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 138,596 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2005 132,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 132,510 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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B24 BDM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 B24 BDM, 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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B24 BDM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 1984.

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