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B867 AML

1984 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,482 mi
Last recorded88,482 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB867 AML
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 88,482 miles

Nearside Front steering damper bushes worn

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal slight leek

Steering system slightly rough aux belts could do with adjusting (2.1.1 (a))

battery light on

Fail 2 Nov 2021 88,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering damper bushes worn

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal slight leek

Steering system slightly rough aux belts could do with adjusting (2.1.1 (a))

battery light on

Pass 20 Nov 2020 88,288 miles

battery light on drive belt loose and breaking up

Fail 10 Nov 2020 88,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery light on drive belt loose and breaking up

Pass 4 Nov 2019 87,920 miles

Rear cross member corroded

battery light on aux drive belts not tensioned

Pass 16 Nov 2018 87,473 miles

Nearside Rear cross member corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2018 87,472 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight deteriated (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear cross member corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lense faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 87,219 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 87,101 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 86,952 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,658 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 86,135 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 85,542 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 85,230 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,849 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 84,476 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 83,740 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 82,329 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 82,328 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 80,959 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 79,080 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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B867 AML is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B867 AML, 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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B867 AML is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1984.

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