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B605 WMJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,222 mi
Last recorded182,222 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB605 WMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 182,222 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 181,790 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight leak from transfer box

Pass 18 Dec 2018 171,569 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 171,569 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 168,739 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 168,739 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure rear bolt (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 164,357 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint Rear (2.4.G.4b)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 164,357 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint Rear (2.4.G.4b)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint Rear (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 149,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 149,555 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 146,679 miles

engine bay wiring not securely cliped

fuel tank breather hose kinked

Fail 20 Aug 2014 146,670 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 146,660 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

center x-member has fixings missing

drivers floor pan has fixings missing

engine bay wiring not securely cliped

fuel tank breather hose kinked

n/s/f floor pan corroded outside prescribed area

o/s/f body mounting has fixings missing/loose

Fail 20 Mar 2013 146,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres showing signs of age.

Both side front tractor joints slight oil leaks

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

Engine & gearbox mounts deterioating.

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 146,363 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

all tyres cracking due to age

emissions - Running very weak,causing damage to engine and exhaust.

offside seat belt twisted

Pass 6 Dec 2011 142,347 miles

Dashboard lights innoperative.

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

Steering slightly notchy.

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 142,347 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Dashboard lights innoperative.

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering slightly notchy.

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 141,275 miles

Nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged.

Offside front hub seal leaking.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 141,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged.

Offside front hub seal leaking.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 140,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear number plate cracked.

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 140,399 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear number plate cracked.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 140,194 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 140,196 miles

advisory items as VT30 140262906264

Fail 21 Jul 2006 140,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play (end float in shaft)in steering box

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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B605 WMJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B605 WMJ, 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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B605 WMJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1984.

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