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B353 STT

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

59,151 mi
Last recorded59,151 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB353 STT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 59,151 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive And transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear spring mounts on axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 59,132 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear wheel bearing not checked-will require check on retest.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat base/panelling by offside seat belt mount corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear axle spring mounts corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 57,772 miles

Offside Front door check strap missing

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

reversing lamp inop

Fail 4 Nov 2021 57,772 miles

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

Offside Front door check strap missing

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

reversing lamp inop

Pass 10 Nov 2020 56,391 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fuel tank damp.

Offside Front door check strap missing

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 55,278 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 55,273 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is inadequately repaired Floor panel (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,384 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 51,717 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 51,717 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,843 miles

Corrosion started end of front to rear brake pipe.

Slight play nearside(front) track rod end.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 48,065 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 48,063 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking Pipe to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,320 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2014 46,316 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 44,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 9 Oct 2012 42,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,920 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 39,105 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 39,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,091 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,532 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 33,319 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 33,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f tyre slight cut in side wall

Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,036 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 31,003 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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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B353 STT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 B353 STT, 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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What year was B353 STT registered?

B353 STT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1984.

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