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B523 HAU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

213,747 mi
Last recorded213,747 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB523 HAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 213,747 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front axle panhard rod slight free play at offside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 209,522 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 204,641 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 204,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to mid section and joint (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 200,934 miles

underside body/chassis protection applied liberally throughout

Pass 21 Dec 2020 197,449 miles

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 197,445 miles

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 193,872 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 193,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside seat belt retracting slowly

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 192,600 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded.

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 192,552 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear section corroded.

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 189,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 189,770 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 185,654 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 182,642 miles

Brake pipe to offside front flexible hose corroded.

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 182,642 miles

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

Brake pipe to offside front flexible hose corroded.

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 179,158 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 179,137 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 174,798 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 174,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 169,186 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 169,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 164,777 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 161,586 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

back box rubbing on chassis

Fail 13 Feb 2009 161,578 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

back box rubbing on chassis

Pass 22 Feb 2008 157,471 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 157,471 miles

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 156,199 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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B523 HAU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 B523 HAU, 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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B523 HAU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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