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B392 UKX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,713 mi
Last recorded161,713 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB392 UKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 161,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bush bolted to chassis (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bush bolted to chassis (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak ()

rear prop shaft, front U.J slight play

Fail 24 Oct 2016 161,713 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside chassis upper & lower (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg damper mount (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bump stop mounting, top coil mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded "A" pillar (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bush bolted to chassis (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bush bolted to chassis (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak ()

rear prop shaft, front U.J slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2015 161,452 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 161,452 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 161,112 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

side lights dont work on first position of switch, but do work when headlights switched on

Fail 19 Sep 2014 161,110 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

No lights fitted at time of test

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

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

side lights dont work on first position of switch, but do work when headlights switched on

Pass 27 Sep 2013 160,515 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

center seat belt not present at time of test

Fail 23 Sep 2013 160,515 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

center seat belt not present at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2012 160,254 miles

slight play in off side front king pin bearing

Fail 22 Oct 2012 160,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 159,108 miles

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

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 159,108 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 158,211 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2010 158,206 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 156,620 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 156,591 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 154,969 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 154,953 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 153,722 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 153,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B392 UKX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B392 UKX, 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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B392 UKX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 August 1984.

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