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B94 VYP

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

222,194 mi
Last recorded222,194 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB94 VYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 222,194 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 222,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 222,196 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 222,194 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 222,197 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 222,189 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded area around steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 222,105 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2018 222,105 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2016 220,835 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 200,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 219,027 miles

Nearside Front brake disc backplate insecure

Offside Front brake disc backplate insecure

Oil pressure warning light on

Fail 23 Dec 2015 219,027 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates when full beam selected (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired seat belt anchorage (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dims when on full beam (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired seat belt anchorage (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc backplate insecure

Offside Front brake disc backplate insecure

Oil pressure warning light on

Fail 27 Nov 2012 219,012 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play at both rear half shafts

Pass 11 Oct 2011 215,592 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 215,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 211,940 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 209,171 miles

Centre Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 209,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 206,661 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 205,999 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 205,999 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.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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B94 VYP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 B94 VYP, 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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B94 VYP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1984.

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