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B834 HPN

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

99,858 mi
Last recorded99,858 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB834 HPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 99,858 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front cross arm link too axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front hub seal light mist of oil

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 99,858 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

steering damper

Pass 17 Jan 2023 99,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front hub seals light mist of oil

steering damper slightly worn bush

Pass 25 Jan 2022 99,858 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front hub seals have light mist of oil

Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,800 miles

foot brake travel

front axle tie bar bushes worn

Fail 21 Jan 2021 98,893 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

foot brake travel

front axle tie bar bushes worn

Pass 18 Dec 2019 95,545 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 95,357 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 91,914 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 91,866 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 87,752 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 84,110 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 3 Dec 2016 84,109 miles

Brake pipe leaking front pipe under bonnet at union (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint loose (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside track rod end adjuster bar nuts loose (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level ON MINIMUM (3.6.G.1b)

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

offside front headlamp slightly loose

rear number plate cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2015 81,428 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 81,428 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 78,818 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 78,818 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

corrosion to bulkhead

Pass 20 Jul 2013 73,971 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering box and u/j

Fail 19 Jul 2013 73,968 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering box and u/j

Pass 3 May 2012 69,215 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cut in outter sidewall

exhaust tail pipe damaged

front and rear reg plate cracked

n/s/r brake disc worn thin

Fail 2 May 2012 69,214 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust tail pipe damaged

front and rear reg plate cracked

n/s/r brake disc worn thin

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cut in outter sidewall

Pass 12 May 2011 66,876 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,532 miles

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

front and rear propshaft universal joints have play

Fail 18 Mar 2010 63,532 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front and rear propshaft universal joints have play

Pass 11 Mar 2009 61,182 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 61,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 58,613 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 58,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 58,594 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2006 54,837 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 54,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

chassis had alot of welding and painted

osf tyre bead leaking by wheel weights

suspension and brake pipes covered in mud

Pass 13 Jan 2006 52,156 miles

front number plate has slight damage

offside front, offside rear, nearside rear suspention bump stops missing

steering box drop arm has some play in ball joint

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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B834 HPN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 B834 HPN, 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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B834 HPN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1984.

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