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B580 SFO

1984 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,682 mi
Last recorded135,682 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB580 SFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 135,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 135,016 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 134,078 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 132,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 131,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 131,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle oil leak (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 130,690 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / oil filter / sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box / differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 130,682 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubbing on handbrake drum (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle oil leak (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 128,916 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 128,695 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

both footwells showing signs of corrosion

oil leak from filter area

slight play in offside hub upper and lower bearings

Fail 8 Apr 2016 128,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre crossmember both sides (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

both footwells showing signs of corrosion

oil leak from filter area

slight play in offside hub upper and lower bearings

Pass 13 Apr 2015 127,876 miles

oil leak from filter/oil light switch area

top of front bulkhead corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 127,276 miles

Centre Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leak from filter/oil light switch area

top of front bulkhead corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 125,331 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 125,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 122,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery box corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 122,766 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery box corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 120,282 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 29 Mar 2012 120,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 6 Apr 2011 117,561 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 115,508 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 115,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 113,753 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 113,753 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 111,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 110,108 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 110,002 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 108,404 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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B580 SFO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B580 SFO, 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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B580 SFO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1984.

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