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B844 PKV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,957 mi
Last recorded126,957 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB844 PKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 126,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 123,707 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 123,349 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 123,300 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play requires adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play requires adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 121,620 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play requires adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside tale tale not working

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 121,618 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play bushes both ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play requires adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play requires adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside tale tale not working

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 116,540 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 116,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 114,865 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 114,245 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 114,245 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 114,245 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 90,403 miles

advise attension to brake flexible hoses as noted they are held back with cable ties( LONG )

clutch pedal anti slip pad worn smooth

hand brake lever travel high advise adjustment

minor nicks and catches noted right hand front seat belt webbing

minor nicks and catchs noted on left hand front seat belt webbing

minor play noted on right hand front wheel bearing advise attension

throttle pedal catchs on ocasions advise attension noted on road test

wiper and indecator switch assay moving on coloum advise attension

Fail 22 Jun 2013 90,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise attension to brake flexible hoses as noted they are held back with cable ties( LONG )

clutch pedal anti slip pad worn smooth

hand brake lever travel high advise adjustment

minor nicks and catches noted right hand front seat belt webbing

minor nicks and catchs noted on left hand front seat belt webbing

minor play noted on right hand front wheel bearing advise attension

throttle pedal catchs on ocasions advise attension noted on road test

wiper and indecator switch assay moving on coloum advise attension

Fail 18 Apr 2013 90,399 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2010 113,991 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 111,854 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 111,852 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r chassis corroded near shock mount

Pass 2 Nov 2007 110,740 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 110,740 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 108,530 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 108,530 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

both front floor pans not fully secured

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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B844 PKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 B844 PKV, 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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B844 PKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1984.

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