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B924 XBH

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,315 mi
Last recorded145,315 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB924 XBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 145,315 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 141,463 miles

all tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 5 Jan 2022 137,150 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 134,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 132,758 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 129,529 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 124,967 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 117,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 117,449 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

all tyres age related cracking in sidewalls

nearside front and offside front suspension turrets slight corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2014 117,449 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

all tyres age related cracking in sidewalls

nearside front and offside front suspension turrets slight corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2013 117,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres have aged related cracking

none matching wheel n/s/f

Fail 14 Nov 2013 117,050 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres have aged related cracking

none matching wheel n/s/f

Pass 16 Nov 2012 115,846 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

main beam tell tail not working

Fail 15 Nov 2012 115,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

main beam tell tail not working

Pass 26 Sep 2011 115,423 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 115,425 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 115,063 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 115,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Propshaft component defective

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 114,482 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside mirror cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2009 114,482 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2008 113,757 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 113,757 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 112,309 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 112,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 110,013 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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B924 XBH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 B924 XBH, 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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B924 XBH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 1984.

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