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B753 GCN

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,572 mi
Last recorded113,572 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB753 GCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 113,572 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 112,574 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 108,237 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 103,940 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 103,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 101,359 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 101,359 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 92,733 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 92,725 miles

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

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

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

Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment on drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 88,313 miles

steering drop arm joint has wear

Pass 23 Jan 2017 82,911 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 82,896 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 78,033 miles

slight leak on bottom of steering box

Fail 9 Jan 2015 71,282 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four wheels pertruding wheel arches

front reear brake back plates not fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 71,282 miles

Oil leak

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

all four wheels pertruding wheel arches

front reear brake back plates not fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,965 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 69,803 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 69,803 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,480 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 69,474 miles

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 139,835 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2005 139,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Oct 2005 139,834 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/side rear bump stop missing

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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B753 GCN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 B753 GCN, 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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B753 GCN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 1984.

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