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B314 VCX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

72,041 mi
Last recorded72,041 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB314 VCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 72,041 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 72,033 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) steering seized (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2021 71,429 miles

All arch trims loose but not likely to become detached from vehicle

Front Both axle swivel joints leaking

Hazard Warning lights not functioning but not required due to vehicle age

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged but not sharp edges

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

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

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

Fail 15 Oct 2021 71,429 miles

All arch trims loose but not likely to become detached from vehicle

Front Both axle swivel joints leaking

Hazard Warning lights not functioning but not required due to vehicle age

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged but not sharp edges

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,174 miles

All wheel arch trims loose but not likely to fall off

Both front swivel joints leaking

Hazard warning lights not working

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 71,172 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At top shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All wheel arch trims loose but not likely to fall off

Both front swivel joints leaking

Hazard warning lights not working

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 70,895 miles

Both front hub seals are leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 70,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced near shock (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front hub seals are leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,767 miles

All tyres cut cords not exposed

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 70,765 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

All tyres cut cords not exposed

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 70,398 miles

Centre exhaust mount missing

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front swivel leaking

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front swivel leaking

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2016 70,396 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed tow bar wiring (1.9.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Centre exhaust mount missing

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front swivel leaking

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front swivel leaking

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,236 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 70,236 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear prop rear uj worn

Pass 6 Jun 2014 69,886 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 69,885 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,761 miles

front ball joint covers poor condition

general corrosion forming on underside chassis etc

lot of welding repairs to chassis

poor headlight beam patterns

Fail 7 Jun 2012 67,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front ball joint covers poor condition

general corrosion forming on underside chassis etc

lot of welding repairs to chassis

poor headlight beam patterns

Pass 24 Jun 2011 66,933 miles

Oil leak

battrey tray corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 66,923 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

battrey tray corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2006 64,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 64,098 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 63,492 miles

Nearside draglink end boot split.

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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B314 VCX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 B314 VCX, 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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B314 VCX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 1984.

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