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B591 UKL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,433 mi
Last recorded199,433 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB591 UKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 199,433 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 196,032 miles

Chassis and underbody corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 93,585 miles

Under body corroded.

Chassis corroded around suspension perscribed areas.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 193,579 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded around suspension perscribed areas.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under body corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 190,334 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 190,334 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 184,569 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 184,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 176,428 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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B591 UKL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B591 UKL, 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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B591 UKL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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