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B623 DAK

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,414 mi
Last recorded185,414 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB623 DAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2024 185,414 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 183,088 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 181,098 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Stonechip (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 177,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2016 173,492 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 169,415 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 163,914 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 163,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2013 158,907 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges of tread area.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 158,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges of tread area.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 152,517 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 146,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 141,045 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 136,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 129,146 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 123,404 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 120,382 miles

steering box slight oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2006 120,382 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

steering box slight oil leak

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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B623 DAK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B623 DAK, 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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What year was B623 DAK registered?

B623 DAK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 November 1984.

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