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B816 EMO

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,957 mi
Last recorded133,957 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB816 EMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 133,957 miles

all underside covered in mud

Pass 28 Nov 2018 133,251 miles

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 133,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 132,282 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 132,178 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 132,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 131,950 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 131,646 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 131,646 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 121,196 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 121,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 125,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 125,878 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 124,641 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 123,856 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 123,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 122,334 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis outriggers corroded outwith prescribed area nearside and offside front

nearside rear tyre cut but not to cord

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside reartyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Sep 2008 122,334 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis outriggers corroded outwith prescribed area nearside and offside front

nearside rear tyre cut but not to cord

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside reartyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2007 120,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 117,799 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 117,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

headlamps not a matching pair

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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B816 EMO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 B816 EMO, 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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What year was B816 EMO registered?

B816 EMO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 1984.

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