MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underbody Has Surface Corrosion
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear shock absorber mounting points on top off chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
parking brake efficiency only just met 16%
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)
centre ehaust bracket broken off from pipe
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
centre ehaust bracket broken off from pipe
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm off rear offside shock mounting on chassis as marked (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
offside rear brake back plate show signs off oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
offside rear brake back plate show signs off oil leak
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
offside front tyre outer sidewall perished
part off rear exhaust pipe missing
Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
offside rear hub seal damp.
offside rear wheel cylinder damp
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
offside rear hub seal damp.
offside rear wheel cylinder damp
both front seat belts slightly frayed
both front swivel hub seals weeping
offside front chassis rail starting to rust
All four tyre treads cut (no cords exposed)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
exhaust system has been modified (shortened)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
All four tyre treads cut (no cords exposed)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
exhaust system has been modified (shortened)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
engine oil leak
o/s/f hub seal leak
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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B816 PKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 PKV, 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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B816 PKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 1984.
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