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B803 UPO

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,911 mi
Last recorded188,911 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB803 UPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 188,911 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

chassis rusty

rear tyres cracking and slightly perished

Fail 27 Feb 2015 188,911 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

chassis rusty

rear tyres cracking and slightly perished

Pass 12 May 2014 188,911 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

chassis rusty in various places but not exsessive

Pass 17 Jul 2012 188,911 miles

Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

chassis has average corrosion to all surfaces

nearside front screen washer weak/blocked

Fail 17 Jul 2012 188,911 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

chassis has average corrosion to all surfaces

nearside front screen washer weak/blocked

Fail 17 Jan 2012 188,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2010 188,911 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2010 188,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 188,911 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 188,911 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 18,891 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 188,073 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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B803 UPO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B803 UPO, 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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B803 UPO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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