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B682 YPU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,480 mi
Last recorded72,480 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB682 YPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 72,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis covered in underseal

Fail 9 May 2024 72,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis covered in underseal

Pass 4 May 2023 71,393 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 71,387 miles

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near bolt in cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on the top of the axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 70,623 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 70,605 miles

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

Offside 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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 69,528 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,222 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,510 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,124 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 65,812 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 65,118 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,774 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 63,400 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

battery tray holed

Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,849 miles

brake pipes to rea showing some corrsion

o/s front brake pad becoming worn

Fail 29 Sep 2010 62,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake pipes to rea showing some corrsion

o/s front brake pad becoming worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 61,924 miles

n/s rear shockabsorber showing signs of leaking

Fail 2 Oct 2009 61,924 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s rear shockabsorber showing signs of leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2008 60,736 miles

n/s front 'bump' stop missing

o/s + n/s rear body supports corroded

o/s front outrigger corroded

o/s front tyre worn near legal limit

rear axle steel brake pipes corroding

rear suspension rubber 'bump' stops becoming insecure

some movement o/s outer track rod end

steel brake pipe ends to front becoming corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2008 60,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

n/s front 'bump' stop missing

o/s + n/s rear body supports corroded

o/s front outrigger corroded

o/s front tyre worn near legal limit

rear axle steel brake pipes corroding

rear suspension rubber 'bump' stops becoming insecure

some movement o/s outer track rod end

steel brake pipe ends to front becoming corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2007 59,500 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 59,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

steel brake pipes all round becoming corroded, o/s front outrigger corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2006 57,892 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 57,892 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s (rear )trackrod end some movement

o/s rear hub outer oil leak

o/s/f shockadsorber lower bush some movement

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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B682 YPU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 B682 YPU, 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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B682 YPU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1984.

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