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B793 GWV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

216,777 mi
Last recorded216,777 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB793 GWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2022 216,777 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 216,681 miles

Brake performance not tested oil leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 216,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 216,463 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated oil leak from hub (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 215,944 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

off road tyres marked with E9 markings

Fail 2 Sep 2016 215,944 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle @ brake hose (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

off road tyres marked with E9 markings

Pass 19 Jun 2015 215,297 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 215,295 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 214,299 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 27 May 2014 214,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 16 May 2013 213,565 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 213,564 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 213,353 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 213,351 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 212,134 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 121,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chassis rusty all over

nearside and offside front stabilizer bar mountings are rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2007 121,676 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 121,676 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 121,368 miles

nearside front tyre is perishing and low on tread

Fail 14 Feb 2006 121,362 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre is perishing and low on tread

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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B793 GWV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 B793 GWV, 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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B793 GWV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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