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B583 URV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

56,628 mi
Last recorded56,628 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB583 URV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 56,628 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 56,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 56,603 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 56,597 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 56,267 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 56,230 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 56,222 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by oil both hub seals (3.5.1h)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,050 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 56,043 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,853 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 55,853 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 55,569 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 55,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2012 55,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,364 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,844 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy.

slight brake binding offside front.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 54,830 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

brake pedal slightly spongy.

slight brake binding offside front.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,811 miles

oil level low

Propshaft component defective

Fail 7 Oct 2010 53,792 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

oil level low

Propshaft component defective

Fail 4 Oct 2010 53,778 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

oil level low

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

offside drag link end ball joint boot split.

offside steering damper mounting bush worn.

oil level low.

underbody chassis rust front/rear.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 48,578 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 48,544 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 46,067 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 46,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

imbalance in rear brakes.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,294 miles

centre chassis rusty. rusty steel brake pipes front and rear.

Fail 3 Oct 2006 44,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre chassis rusty. imbalance in rear brakes. rusty steel brake pipes front and rear.

Pass 11 Oct 2005 43,119 miles

CHASSIS RUST O/S/R N/S/R.RUSTY STEEL BRAKE PIPES FRONT/REAR.FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED.

Fail 10 Oct 2005 43,104 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED. RUST O/S/R N/S/R CHASSIS. RUSTY STEEL BRAKE PIPES FRONT/REAR.

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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B583 URV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 B583 URV, 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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B583 URV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1984.

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