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B53 BMA

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,594 mi
Last recorded112,594 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB53 BMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 112,594 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 112,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 110,792 miles

Hazard warning light switch inoperative.

Fail 30 Jan 2020 110,788 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Hazard warning light switch inoperative.

Pass 1 Feb 2019 110,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 110,201 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Front propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2018 108,496 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 108,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings along near side marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking center (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 108,496 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 108,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 108,496 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 108,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 108,496 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 108,496 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 108,496 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 108,496 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 108,496 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 108,496 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 108,496 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 108,496 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Oct 2007 108,496 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 108,496 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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B53 BMA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B53 BMA, 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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B53 BMA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 1984.

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