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B36 WYF

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,956 mi
Last recorded183,956 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB36 WYF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 183,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 183,595 miles

GENRAL CORROSION

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 183,591 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 183,438 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

electrical wiring over engine

front swivel joints damp

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 30 Jul 2020 183,438 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

electrical wiring over engine

front swivel joints damp

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 30 Jan 2019 183,778 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 183,273 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 183,071 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 182,523 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 181,593 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 181,591 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 181,144 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 181,139 miles

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 179,276 miles

corrosion on floors and chassis

filler in bodywork

inside o/s/f +n/s/f door bottoms corroded /jagged

o/s/r +n/s/r hubs wet

oil leak

play o/s/f draglink

Fail 14 Nov 2013 179,193 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion on chassis , and floors

cut o/s/r tyre

filler in bodywork

inside both doors rusty / jagged

o/s/r hub wet

oil leak

play o/s/f drag link

Pass 6 Nov 2012 177,931 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in steering

Pass 7 Nov 2011 176,055 miles

both rear outer shaft seals leaking

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

play in nearside suspension bush

Pass 27 Nov 2010 174,929 miles

corrosion in various places

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 173,491 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 173,491 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

corrosion in various places

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2008 172,360 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

oil ,leak

prop shaft insecure

slight play in nearide rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Nov 2008 172,336 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

oil ,leak

prop shaft insecure

slight play in nearide rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Nov 2007 169,331 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 169,327 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 165,080 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 161,588 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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B36 WYF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B36 WYF, 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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B36 WYF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1984.

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