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B509 SVF

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,392 mi
Last recorded87,392 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB509 SVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 87,392 miles

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

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

underseal/paint evident underside [coated] body , chassis, brakes etc

Pass 9 May 2023 87,025 miles

underside , chassis, suspension etc , covered in underseal/ paint

Pass 10 May 2022 85,840 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 85,511 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 85,447 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 85,447 miles

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 84,853 miles

Offside Front swivel hub leaking

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 84,853 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub leaking

Pass 1 May 2018 84,530 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2017 84,185 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush both ends (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 84,185 miles

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

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush both ends (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 83,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet catch slightly sticky

brake valve/block on o/s/f chassis shows sighs of damp patch but not visibly leaking under pressure

fuel pipe near pump slightly corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 83,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet catch slightly sticky

brake valve/block on o/s/f chassis shows sighs of damp patch but not visibly leaking under pressure

fuel pipe near pump slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 83,798 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 83,556 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 83,387 miles

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

o/s high level stop light not working.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 83,044 miles

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

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 11 Oct 2011 83,044 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 18 Oct 2010 82,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s bulkhead outrigger slightly corroded

o/s rearmost fuel tank outrigger slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2010 82,451 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s bulkhead outrigger slightly corroded

o/s rearmost fuel tank outrigger slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 81,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 81,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 80,941 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 80,941 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 79,857 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 79,848 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 77,947 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 77,032 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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B509 SVF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SVF, 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 SVF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 1984.

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