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B73 HEJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,480 mi
Last recorded187,480 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB73 HEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 187,480 miles

Central Front Lower clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine and also at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear of transmission casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front washer fluid getting low

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small amount of corrosion at body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner lower bulkhead panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Fail 14 Dec 2023 187,477 miles

Central Lower Prop shaft securing bolt loose propshaft connection to back of transmission fixing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back steering arm dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded along chassis line behind bump stop in prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front steering arm track rod end dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive section around chassis bump stop in prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower bulkhead to floor section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 185,576 miles

Central Front Lower CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP RUBBER MISSING

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear steering rod track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower bulk-head panel engine side has corrosion forming (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Fail 13 Oct 2022 185,548 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Inner Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 176,636 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 167,430 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

chip a zone

Fail 5 Oct 2020 167,426 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

chip a zone

Pass 23 Apr 2018 167,168 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 166,529 miles

Chassis undersealed

Pass 15 Jul 2011 166,234 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 157,323 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 126,965 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 116,834 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 116,832 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Jun 2007 108,668 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 108,668 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 28 Apr 2006 97,888 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 97,888 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

cuts to near side rear tyre outer wall †corrosion to off side rear chassis rail

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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B73 HEJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B73 HEJ, 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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B73 HEJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 1984.

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