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B326 YLG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

138,993 mi
Last recorded138,993 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB326 YLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 138,993 miles

Front cross member corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2020 136,981 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2019 136,616 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 134,409 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2018 134,399 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 131,476 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 131,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 128,529 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 121,708 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 121,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 120,295 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chassis corroded

o/s door difficult to open from inside of vehicle

rear axle rebound rubbers missing

slight play d/s track rod end

Fail 7 Jul 2010 120,295 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

chassis corroded

exhaust system loose

o/s door difficult to open from inside of vehicle

rear axle rebound rubbers missing

slight play d/s track rod end

Pass 15 Jul 2009 118,883 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 118,883 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 116,527 miles

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

n/s/f side light brighter than other side

o/s/f tyre side walls cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2008 116,527 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

n/s/f side light brighter than other side

o/s/f tyre side walls cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2007 115,224 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 115,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

battery mounting points rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2006 113,074 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 113,074 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f tyre side wall cracked

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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B326 YLG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 B326 YLG, 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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B326 YLG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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