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B594 UKL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,345 mi
Last recorded75,345 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB594 UKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 75,345 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

chassis corroded in many areas but firm to finger pressure

drivers floor section showing corrosion firm to finger pressure

rear x member corroded firm to finger pressure

Fail 4 May 2012 75,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear x member corroded firm to finger pressure

Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,845 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 72,079 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 72,075 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Slight oil leak on steering box

N/S Rear bump rubber missing

Oil leak on transfer box

Pass 8 May 2008 64,283 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 64,283 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 52,426 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 50,309 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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B594 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 B594 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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B594 UKL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1984.

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