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B894 UPR

1984 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,761 mi
Last recorded147,761 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB894 UPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 147,761 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underside surface rust

Pass 25 Aug 2023 146,038 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front UJ (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 145,916 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 145,759 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 145,737 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose At handbrake drum (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength On axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength On axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Steering notchy (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Drop arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 145,692 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 145,666 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 2x front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 145,619 miles

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

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 145,832 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 144,738 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 144,206 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 144,107 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 143,311 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 143,307 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 142,790 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 142,760 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 91,507 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 91,507 miles

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 139,562 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 139,562 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 136,826 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 136,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B894 UPR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B894 UPR, 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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B894 UPR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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