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B333 VHW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,098 mi
Last recorded136,098 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB333 VHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 136,098 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 133,414 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 130,620 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 128,634 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 126,619 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 122,026 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 121,881 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 121,780 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 120,617 miles

Front number plate stick on but meets requirements

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 120,613 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Front number plate stick on but meets requirements

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 5 May 2012 117,531 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 117,531 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 106,080 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 106,080 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 106,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 100,457 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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B333 VHW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B333 VHW, 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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B333 VHW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1984.

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