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B525 HAU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

204,474 mi
Last recorded204,474 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB525 HAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 204,474 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 208,025 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 207,827 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 207,540 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 207,540 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 207,519 miles

slight play in the steering

Fail 13 Nov 2010 207,519 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 207,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 207,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 207,155 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 207,155 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 207,155 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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Pass 21 Oct 2005 205,928 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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B525 HAU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B525 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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What year was B525 HAU registered?

B525 HAU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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