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B509 FTY

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,586 mi
Last recorded155,586 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB509 FTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 155,586 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 155,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Hub swivel axle joint leaking (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Faulty switch (4.5.4 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached Play and rubber boot ripped (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel rim likely to become detached (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2008 155,203 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front hub seals leaking

offside front brake pads appear very low /nearside nearly new recomend immediate attention - rear brakes lock /efficiency low

Fail 16 Apr 2008 155,198 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front hub seals leaking

offside front brake pads appear very low /nearside nearly new recomend immediate attention - rear brakes lock /efficiency low

Pass 2 Mar 2007 154,948 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 154,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

offside front brake pads appear very close to legal limit/nearside appear new?

wtih road wheels clear off the ground steering is very stiff?

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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B509 FTY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B509 FTY, 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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B509 FTY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 November 1984.

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