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B909 SBU

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,564 mi
Last recorded137,564 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB909 SBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 137,564 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 137,564 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Indicator switch inoperative Switch not staying in position (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 137,235 miles

rear brakes fluctuating slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2021 137,235 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

rear brakes fluctuating slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2020 137,222 miles

Fuel system component leaking dripping from bottom of engine when running (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top and inside of off side front chassis rail area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside and outside of near side front chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

near side front chassis outrigger behind wheel rusted through

off side front hub leaking oil

oil leaks

Pass 20 Aug 2019 136,862 miles

off side and near side forward most areas of chassis rails rusted through

track rod end gaitors split

Fail 20 Aug 2019 136,862 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

off side and near side forward most areas of chassis rails rusted through

track rod end gaitors split

Pass 7 Aug 2018 135,865 miles

oil leaks

Fail 7 Aug 2018 135,865 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

oil leaks

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 134,714 miles

oil leaks !

Fail 14 Aug 2017 134,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement near side rear arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks !

Pass 8 Jul 2016 131,524 miles

suspension lower arms bushes badly deteriorating

Fail 7 Jul 2016 131,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side front chassis / outrigger area behind front wheel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outside of off side front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outside of off side mid chassis area in several places in front of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting windscreen efficiently (8.2.3)

steering mechanism chafing on engine water hose

suspension lower arms bushes badly deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2015 128,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 126,182 miles

off side front tyre worn to legal limits and needs replacing

oil leaks, and possible power steering fluid leak

rear lower suspension arms front bushes badly perished

Pass 9 Oct 2012 121,100 miles

numerous oil leaks

off side front tyre inside worn down in places and close to legal limits

Fail 4 Oct 2012 121,096 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

numerous oil leaks

off side front tyre inside worn down in places and close to legal limits

Pass 15 Sep 2011 116,854 miles

Body corroded within 30 cm of tow bar but not affecting towbar.

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

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 112,703 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 112,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 108,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank cradle corroded

steering column fouling radiator hose

Pass 27 Mar 2008 103,589 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 98,300 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 92,724 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 92,724 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B909 SBU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B909 SBU, 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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B909 SBU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1984.

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