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B354 PEL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

229,696 mi
Last recorded229,696 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB354 PEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 229,696 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 229,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle cup (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle cup (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Fail 25 Jul 2024 229,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle cup (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle cup (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

reverse lamp inop

Pass 27 Jun 2023 229,696 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 229,696 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 229,696 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 229,041 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 228,276 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 228,091 miles

advise centre seat missing.

advise misting of oil round steering box area.

advise near side door mirror damaged.

Fail 14 Feb 2018 228,091 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise centre seat missing.

advise misting of oil round steering box area.

advise near side door mirror damaged.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 227,731 miles

advise near side door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 227,731 miles

Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise both front brake discs rustey.

advise both front brake discs rustey.

advise near side door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 22 Jul 2016 227,721 miles

Battery insecure battery box rusted to excess. battery insecure. (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure mounting rusted to excess. (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure mounting rusted to excess. (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both front brake discs rustey.

advise near side door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 26 Jul 2014 227,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Corrosion to nearside seat/battery box

NSR spring-to-axle mounting corroded

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

Pass 31 May 2013 227,173 miles

Advise corrosion to battery retaining tray.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2013 227,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Advise corrosion to battery retaining tray.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 225,796 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 9 Jan 2012 225,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 224,492 miles

Battery compartment floor corroded/holed

Centre front exhaust mounting bracket insecure

Nearside front (rear) track rod ball joint boot cover split

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

steering not going across fully to wheel stop locks on right hand lock

Fail 16 Jun 2011 224,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery compartment floor corroded/holed

Centre front exhaust mounting bracket insecure

Nearside front (rear) track rod ball joint boot cover split

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

steering not going across fully to wheel stop locks on right hand lock

Pass 13 Nov 2009 224,492 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever near reserve travel limit

Fail 13 Nov 2009 224,492 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever near reserve travel limit

Pass 31 Oct 2008 224,492 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

c/o near limit.

slight leak from offside front hub.

Fail 31 Oct 2008 224,492 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

c/o near limit.

slight leak from offside front hub.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 215,577 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 215,559 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight leak from offside front hub.

Pass 19 May 2006 209,451 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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B354 PEL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B354 PEL, 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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B354 PEL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1984.

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