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B623 VHY

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

133,907 mi
Last recorded133,907 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB623 VHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 133,907 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front bumper supports holed both sides

oil leaks

underside rusty

various body damage

wheels slightly wider than the body

Fail 11 Dec 2023 133,859 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

n/s chassis corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 12 Dec 2022 133,180 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 132,766 miles

Offside Rear brake disc rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2021 132,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp lens faded? (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake disc rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2020 132,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 132,040 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 131,531 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 131,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 127,997 miles

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

chassis extensively repaired

Fail 6 Sep 2018 127,996 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected brake lights affecting fog lamp (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

chassis extensively repaired

Pass 21 Aug 2017 119,323 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 110,836 miles

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

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

all tyres perishing in tread

chassis is extensively repaired

Fail 8 Aug 2016 110,834 miles

Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by rear of g bar mount below out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by rear of g bar welding split (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward of spring mount chassis split (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside of spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by rear of g bar mount weakend (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and badly worn off on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of chassis by front mount for trailing arm around previous repair (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure inscure (3.1.4b)

Rear fog lamp not working tell tale light also inop (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Front spring dislocate at full travel

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

tyres perishing in tread

Pass 8 Jun 2015 109,887 miles

chassis extensively repaired

gearbox cross member bolts missing

Fail 8 Jun 2015 109,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis extensively repaired

gearbox cross member bolts missing

Fail 14 May 2015 109,883 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chassis extensively repaired

gear box cross member has bolts missing

Pass 20 Feb 2014 108,232 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

gear box oil leak

nearside body panels damaged

vehicle presented in dirty condition

Fail 14 Feb 2014 108,232 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

gear box oil leak

nearside body panels damaged

vehicle presented in dirty condition

Pass 18 Jan 2013 106,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 105,893 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 105,891 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f sus balls leaking

o/s/f sus ball play

Pass 17 Apr 2009 105,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s mirror slight damage

steering box slight leak

Fail 14 Apr 2009 105,082 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s mirror slight damage

steering box slight leak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 105,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 VHY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 B623 VHY, 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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B623 VHY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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