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B529 UKH

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

226,854 mi
Last recorded226,854 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB529 UKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 226,854 miles

Offside Front bulkhead footwell lower edge corroded

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 226,854 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle to a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 226,854 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle to a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 226,854 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 226,854 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 226,854 miles

Battery tray corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Offside seat base corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2017 226,854 miles

Electrical wiring insecure inside cab (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery tray corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Offside seat base corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2016 226,854 miles

Nearside bulkhead top corroded

Nearside crack in screen- not seriously affecting drivers view of the road at time of test

Offside Body has slight corrosion drivers footwell (6.1.B.2)

Offside bulkhead top corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2015 226,854 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

offside front bulkhead footwell lower edge corroded

windscreen and cab removed at time of test

Fail 1 Jun 2015 226,854 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

offside front bulkhead footwell lower edge corroded

Fail 24 May 2014 225,492 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Crack in nearside of screen- not within swept area at time of test

Offside rear spring seat to axle corroded slightly

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight age cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 24 May 2014 225,492 miles

Crack in nearside of screen- not within swept area at time of test

Offside rear spring seat to axle corroded slightly

slight age cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 29 Oct 2011 225,061 miles

Both rear spring seats corroded slightly.

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

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

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

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

Offside rear hub seal leaking slightly.

Pass 19 Dec 2009 221,882 miles

Exhaust system re-routed. Not noisey and fully supported at time of test.

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 221,239 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 221,220 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 216,572 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 210,698 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 210,554 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 196,178 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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B529 UKH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B529 UKH, 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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B529 UKH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1984.

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