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B322 UKL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,090 mi
Last recorded137,090 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB322 UKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2022 137,090 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested brakes/wheel/hub or bearing is rotationally very tight/binding, (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE, CHASSIS behind spring/bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

power steering belt missing

Pass 30 Nov 2021 136,600 miles

Coil spring corroded Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slide joints front and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Near and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 129,276 miles

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box mount point (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Coil spring corroded Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slide joints front and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Near and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 136,351 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slide joint play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Near and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 136,351 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slide joint play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Near and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 135,802 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Near and Offside (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 135,801 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Near and Offside (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 135,629 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 135,629 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 135,629 miles

front tyres cracking in sidewalls.

rear wheels corroded around valve seats!

Fail 29 Mar 2014 135,629 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

front tyres cracking in sidewalls.

rear wheels corroded around valve seats!

Pass 9 Feb 2013 135,629 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 135,629 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 135,595 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r brake stiff to turn wheel brake binding

Pass 13 Jan 2010 135,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 135,247 miles

service brake reading close to border line

Pass 7 Jan 2008 134,821 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 134,538 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 134,529 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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B322 UKL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B322 UKL, 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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B322 UKL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 1984.

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