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B542 PAC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,489 mi
Last recorded121,489 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB542 PAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 121,489 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 121,238 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 122,115 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 3 Sep 2010 120,994 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 120,568 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 114,541 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 114,541 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 113,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure 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 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 104,758 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 104,528 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Body mounts rusty

Chassis rusty

Damp at offside rear brake back plate

Front and rear number plates in poor condition

Front brake hoses surface cracked

Front tyres cracked

NAIL in nearside rear tyre tread

Offside front suspension bump stop securing bracket rusty

Plastic fragment between offside rear wheel rim and tyre

Radial movement at steering wheel

Slight exhaust leaks

Slight play at nearside front wheel

Steering box worn

Windscreen marked

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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B542 PAC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B542 PAC, 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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B542 PAC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 1984.

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