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B827 VDV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,610 mi
Last recorded67,610 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB827 VDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 67,610 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 66,931 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 66,245 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 62,714 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Footwell (6.1.B.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 59,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Footwell (6.1.B.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 59,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Neraside & offside windscreen wiper blade split on end

Offside & nearside mirrors damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear chassis cross member very corroded, but not within prescribed area

Wet with oil around steering box area

Pass 7 Jul 2010 59,463 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside & nearside front mirrors damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear towbar removed.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 59,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside & nearside front mirrors damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 58,575 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 57,461 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2007 52,169 miles

Front differential leaking oil

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Registration plate slightly deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 48,544 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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B827 VDV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B827 VDV, 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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B827 VDV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1984.

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