MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o.s.r.suspension rebound rubber missing.
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
o.s.r.suspension rebound rubber missing.
o.s.r.suspension rebound rubber missing.
o.s.r.suspension rebound rubber missing.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
o.s.r.suspension rebound rubber is missing.
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
the o.s.r.suspension rebound rubber is missing.
the rear axle is leaking oil .some age related corrosion to various parts of the vehicle.
the wiring loom needs securing and making good at various points around the vehicle.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
note o/s mirror slight crack does not affect vision
Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
slight fraying on o/s/f seat belt webbing
slight play in steering damper bushes
Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
slight fraying on o/s/f seat belt webbing
slight play in steering damper bushes
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B534 BHB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 B534 BHB, 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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B534 BHB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1984.
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