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B696 PCL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

156,361 mi
Last recorded156,361 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB696 PCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 156,361 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 156,361 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 151,348 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 151,348 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp not working All four (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 148,883 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 148,883 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 144,483 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 144,483 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 139,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal multiple repairs covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking, some quite deep, but no visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully assess welded repairs due to thick underseal

corrosion to non prescribed area, nsf inner wheel arch/ floor join area

rear brakes binding, not tested in brake roller tester due to 4 wheel drive

Fail 5 Feb 2020 139,478 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis excessively corroded, and looks fractured above bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal multiple repairs covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking, some quite deep, but no visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to non prescribed area, nsf inner wheel arch/ floor join area

rear brakes binding, not tested in brake roller tester due to 4 wheel drive

Fail 23 Dec 2019 139,457 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm modification unsafe From steering box ball joint play. (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Also leaking oil. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 139,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 139,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 137,344 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 136,884 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 132,781 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 130,583 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 130,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 129,101 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 126,917 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 124,837 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 122,915 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 May 2007 120,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 120,348 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 118,603 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 118,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2005 116,871 miles

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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B696 PCL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,249cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 B696 PCL, 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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B696 PCL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 August 1984.

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