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B830 LAY

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

229,256 mi
Last recorded229,256 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB830 LAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 229,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle heavliy covered in underseal

Fail 14 May 2014 229,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle heavliy covered in underseal

Pass 24 May 2013 228,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery tray corroded

both rear tyres low tread

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2012 228,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery tray corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 228,115 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 226,536 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2010 226,535 miles

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 218,308 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 218,308 miles

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

alternator loose [ bolt missing ]

Pass 14 Jul 2008 217,221 miles

both front floors corroded & holed

front both hub seals started to leak

n/s/f tyre slight uneven wear outer edge

oil leaks

Fail 5 Jul 2008 217,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

both front floors corroded & holed

front both hub seals started to leak

n/s/f tyre slight uneven wear outer edge

oil leaks

Fail 23 May 2008 217,171 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

alternator loose

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 15 May 2007 215,730 miles

Chassis has been repaired in most areas. Play in nearside front wheel hub. Chassis and axle bushes showing signs of weakness.

Fail 14 May 2007 215,730 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Chassis has been repaired in most areas. Play in nearside front wheel hub. Chassis and axle bushes showing signs of weakness.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 213,257 miles

ADVISE : FRONT AXLE RADIUS ARM BUSHES WORN.

ADVISE : REAR AXLE BUMP STOPS MISSING.

Fail 26 Jun 2006 213,135 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 210,261 miles

ADVISE :CORROSION IN OFF SIDE FRONT CHASSIS RAIL.

ADVISE :FUEL TANK LEAKING.

ADVISE :NEAR SIDE GEARBOX MOUNTING SEPERATING.

ADVISE :WEAR IN OFF SIDE FRONT RADIUS ARM BUSHES.

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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B830 LAY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 B830 LAY, 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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B830 LAY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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