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B504 AGL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

207,418 mi
Last recorded207,418 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB504 AGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 207,418 miles

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

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

battery tray corroded

brake/suspension components corroded

chassis/floorpans corroded

headlamps deteriorated

o/s/f swivel hub leaking slightly

play in both front wheel bearings

transmission brake oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2020 207,418 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

battery tray corroded

brake/suspension components corroded

chassis/floorpans corroded

headlamps deteriorated

o/s/f swivel hub leaking slightly

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Feb 2020 207,415 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both headlamps deteriorated

corrosion in all/brake/suspension components

corrosion in floorpans/ chassis legs

slight leak from o/s/f swivel hub

brake pedal travel excessive

Pass 25 Oct 2018 207,381 miles

3 exhaust brackets not secure

CORROSION IN CHASSIS/BODY/SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONENTS.

OIL LEAKS FROM STEERING BOX,O/S/F HUB/GEARBOX/FRONT AXEL.

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

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2018 207,381 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BULKHEAD/FLOOR (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CENTER INNER CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both.WIPERS NOT TESTED. (3.5 (a))

3 exhaust brackets not secure

CORROSION IN CHASSIS/BODY/SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONENTS.

OIL LEAKS FROM STEERING BOX,O/S/F HUB/GEARBOX/FRONT AXEL.

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

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2017 206,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion in vehicle

Fail 13 Oct 2017 206,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion in vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2017 20,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front join - bolts missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

chassis, suspension, exhaust & body corroded

oil leaking from transmission brake drum

pas pump/box leaking

play in front wheel bearings

rear axle balljoint gaiter split

Pass 4 Aug 2016 204,939 miles

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

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

both front and n/s/r wheel bearings noisey

chassis been welded

n/s/r hub leaking

rear tyres badly perished

some corrosion in suspension components

Fail 3 Aug 2016 204,939 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

both front and n/s/r wheel bearings noisey

chassis been welded

n/s/r hub leaking

rear tyres badly perished

some corrosion in suspension components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 201,414 miles

some corrosion in suspension/brake components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 201,414 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

some corrosion in suspension/brake components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 201,352 miles

under side very rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2013 201,351 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

under side very rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2013 201,347 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

chassis showing excessive surface corrosion

exhaust system showing excessive surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2012 201,222 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

slight leak from o/s/f hub seal

unable to test rear load floor

Fail 14 Jul 2012 201,219 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

slight leak from o/s/f hub seal

unable to test rear load floor

Fail 18 May 2009 201,204 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both wipers split

some surface corrosion around brake pedal area

Pass 14 May 2008 199,117 miles

front suspension/axle corroding.

n/s/f lower spring mounting plate corroding badly.

o/s+n/s/f footwells corroding.

o/s+n/s/f seat belts starting to fluff/fray.

o/s+n/s/r lower shock absorber mounting plate/saddle corroding badly.

oil leak.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing close to acceptable limits.

rear axle/suspension corroding badly.

Fail 13 May 2008 199,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front suspension/axle corroding.

n/s/f lower spring mounting plate corroding badly.

o/s+n/s/f footwells corroding.

o/s+n/s/f seat belts starting to fluff/fray.

o/s+n/s/r lower shock absorber mounting plate/saddle corroding badly.

oil leak.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing close to acceptable limits.

rear axle/suspension corroding badly.

Pass 15 May 2007 193,479 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 187,181 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 180,960 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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B504 AGL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 B504 AGL, 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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B504 AGL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1984.

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