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B341 VYC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,598 mi
Last recorded209,598 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB341 VYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 209,598 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 208,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 206,594 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 205,084 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 205,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 205,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around steering damper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing not properly attached steering arm onto box loose (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around steering box mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front tie bar mounting has small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Repairs to chassis heavily under sealed, inspected as good as possible

Pass 11 Oct 2019 204,305 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 202,469 miles

Offside Front Swivel joint , slight play

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Both front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 202,469 miles

Offside Front Swivel joint , slight play

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Both front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 200,500 miles

General under body corrosion

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 198,438 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2015 197,050 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 195,473 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 195,473 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 193,697 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 191,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 191,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 189,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 189,227 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 185,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 185,220 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 179,451 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 179,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 175,522 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 175,522 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 170,801 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 165,665 miles

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

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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B341 VYC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B341 VYC, 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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B341 VYC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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