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B752 PKV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Brown Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

64,918 mi
Last recorded64,918 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB752 PKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 64,918 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 64,916 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2023 64,775 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 29 Mar 2023 64,775 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture chassis pipe burst (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre o/s chassis leg holed next to hand brake (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 5 Apr 2022 64,626 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 64,156 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear tye bar bracket on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 64,156 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play very stiff to steer jointn partly siezed (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear tye bar bracket on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 63,757 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 63,553 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 63,553 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,416 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,803 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 62,802 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing Seal leaking (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended Axle Bump stop (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing Seal leaking (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,118 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 62,117 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,274 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 61,273 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,422 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 60,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,841 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 57,839 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,316 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 55,313 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2008 51,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 51,742 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,489 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 50,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 50,489 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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B752 PKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 B752 PKV, 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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B752 PKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1984.

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