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B804 MDX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,127 mi
Last recorded95,127 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB804 MDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 95,127 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nears lower arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nears shocks (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all sections of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 91,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on chassis

Pass 30 Nov 2021 91,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 91,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 91,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 86,973 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 86,285 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush backwards (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Ball joint in drop arm slight movement (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 86,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis Leg (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bump stop insecure due ticorrosion in chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush backwards (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Ball joint in drop arm slight movement (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,296 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 84,296 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear outrigger holed

nsf and osr axle seal leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2016 83,575 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 83,019 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 83,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 82,496 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear body mount corroding

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 8 Feb 2014 82,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear body mount corroding

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 13 Feb 2013 81,311 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 79,680 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside rear brake back plate damp

Fail 13 Feb 2012 79,678 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 3 Mar 2011 78,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 78,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 77,649 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 77,645 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 76,320 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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B804 MDX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B804 MDX, 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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B804 MDX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 1984.

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