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B655 UAS

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

193,087 mi
Last recorded193,087 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB655 UAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 193,087 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 190,840 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 187,972 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 187,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached arm front mounting rear bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 185,732 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Cab steps insecure bolts loose (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 185,732 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Cab steps insecure bolts loose (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 182,551 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 177,837 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 177,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively operation very slow & erratic (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively operation very slow & erratic (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 173,234 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 171,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner wing panel excessively corroded

minimum effort reached on handbrake

Pass 3 Mar 2016 164,717 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 164,520 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside blade split

slight brake judder

Pass 19 Feb 2015 155,185 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 148,404 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

centre & rear exhaust rubbers splitting.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 142,765 miles

rear tyres 3mm in centres.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 136,411 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 127,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f washer jet poor output

Pass 2 Mar 2010 117,944 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 115,489 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight play rear propshaft sliding joint

Fail 11 Mar 2009 115,485 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

slight play rear propshaft sliding joint

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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B655 UAS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B655 UAS, 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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B655 UAS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 1984.

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