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B775 DSE

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,012 mi
Last recorded99,012 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB775 DSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 99,012 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced DOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CRASH BAR AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 95,985 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 95,985 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing drag link (2.1.3 (d))

Fail 4 May 2021 95,984 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Body component likely to become detached bonnet catch faulty (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle both (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle ball joint splitpin missing

Pass 9 Sep 2017 90,552 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 86,599 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 82,774 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 80,479 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 80,473 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,049 miles

BONNET DOES NOT LATCH SECURELY

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 78,045 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BONNET DOES NOT LATCH SECURELY

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2012 73,040 miles

coolant leak

Fail 25 May 2012 73,040 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

coolant leak

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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B775 DSE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B775 DSE, 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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B775 DSE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1984.

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