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B627 VHD

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,357 mi
Last recorded84,357 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB627 VHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 84,357 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 84,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis 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)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2014 80,061 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front outriggers corroded

fuel tank filler pipe damp

rear chassis corroded

rear fuel tank mounting corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 76,083 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

rear fuel tank mounting very corroded

steering damper bushes deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2012 76,083 miles

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

rear fuel tank mounting very corroded

steering damper bushes deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2011 74,906 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both steering damper bushes deteriorated

centre and rear chassis corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Apr 2011 74,906 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both steering damper bushes deteriorated

centre and rear chassis corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,364 miles

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

slight play in steering box

steering damper bushes deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2010 73,364 miles

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

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

slight play in steering box

steering damper bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2009 71,941 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 May 2009 71,941 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 71,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre section fouling propshaft/brake drum

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,793 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 70,947 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Feb 2007 69,427 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 67,824 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 67,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

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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B627 VHD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B627 VHD, 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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B627 VHD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1984.

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