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B821 AML

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,456 mi
Last recorded106,456 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB821 AML
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 106,456 miles

bottom steer colum uj has slight play in it

Fail 16 Apr 2018 106,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassie leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

bottom steer colum uj has slight play in it

Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,222 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 106,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/footwell (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 105,965 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 105,739 miles

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

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

nearside rear axel weaping

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2015 105,739 miles

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

nearside rear axel weaping

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2013 105,097 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 19 Jul 2012 104,676 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 104,666 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

nearside wiper blabe in poor condition

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2011 103,990 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 103,021 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 101,247 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 98,504 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres stating to perish

Pass 29 Jun 2007 96,052 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 27 Apr 2007 96,033 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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?

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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B821 AML is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B821 AML, 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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B821 AML is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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