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B511 GRB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

323,049 mi
Last recorded323,049 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB511 GRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2022 323,049 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 315,934 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

n/s/r chassis leg corroding

rear exhaust box p-oor

Fail 10 Jun 2019 315,932 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn swivel bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front swivel joint seals leaking

n/s/r chassis leg corroding

rear exhaust box p-oor

Pass 7 Jun 2018 302,072 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 302,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 302,036 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near rear mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure nut on arm on base of steering box loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 287,121 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 287,119 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering system (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 277,658 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 277,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 270,176 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 270,172 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 265,616 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 265,610 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 257,892 miles

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

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 8 Jul 2011 255,274 miles

drivers door stiff to open from inside

nearside front track rod end worn

slight play in transfer box input shaft

Pass 17 Feb 2010 226,003 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 225,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

drop arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2009 204,900 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 204,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 200,517 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 200,514 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 197,099 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 188,690 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 188,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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B511 GRB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 B511 GRB, 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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B511 GRB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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