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B842 YUH

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,320 mi
Last recorded159,320 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB842 YUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 159,320 miles

Headlamps Dip &Main Image odd

Nearside Front Swivel Hub Seal has seepage of oil close to brake disc

Nearside Indicator & Hazard Tell Tale Warning Lamps not working

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak at Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever travel requires attention

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 159,317 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 152,323 miles

Brakes spongy

Nearside Front Inner hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 152,322 miles

Brake performance not tested pedal sinks to floor (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on top of axel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

hazard switch dose not flash no tell tell on switch

transfer box leaking oil throw the park brake drum

Pass 22 Apr 2019 147,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the side wall

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

corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2018 143,937 miles

Both o/s hubs damp

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

Chassis covered in underseal

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/s/r bump stop missing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 143,919 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative / Handbrake warning ligh (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)

Both o/s hubs damp

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

Chassis covered in underseal

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/s/r bump stop missing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 143,522 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 142,947 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust loose and leaking slightly

Pass 24 May 2013 142,256 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres are perrished

rear prop flange appears lose

Fail 21 May 2013 142,256 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres are perrished

rear prop flange appears lose

Pass 30 Apr 2012 138,550 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 May 2011 137,501 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake pedal feels a little spongy

Pass 7 Apr 2009 135,077 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 135,072 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 133,877 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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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B842 YUH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B842 YUH, 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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B842 YUH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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