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B74 UBW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,996 mi
Last recorded228,996 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB74 UBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 228,996 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 228,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Central Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 221,237 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 221,233 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 216,793 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fittings to tee and to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 216,793 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Intermediate drop arm deformed transverse drag link (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fittings to the tee and to the hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 214,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock abs. turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 214,898 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock abs. turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 213,836 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 210,124 miles

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

Handbrake lever has some free travel

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside washer jets are poor

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 208,746 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 208,746 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 205,694 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 203,577 miles

Both wiper blades are deteriating.

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

Nearside number plate light's slightly dim.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 201,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 199,820 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 199,820 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 197,453 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 193,809 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 193,809 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 189,433 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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B74 UBW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 B74 UBW, 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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B74 UBW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 August 1984.

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