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B699 VJO

1984 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,251 mi
Last recorded179,251 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB699 VJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 179,251 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 172,495 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 172,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 163,977 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 163,571 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 155,221 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 155,217 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 114,911 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 149,030 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

front swivels leaking oil

Pass 26 Oct 2009 140,998 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 140,998 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 138,345 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 135,112 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 132,293 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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B699 VJO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B699 VJO, 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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What year was B699 VJO registered?

B699 VJO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1984.

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