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C830 MUJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,648 mi
Last recorded100,648 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC830 MUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 100,648 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 99,527 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 May 2017 99,526 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering arm at box (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 99,407 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 99,371 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 97,281 miles

rear chassis rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2008 95,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 95,740 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 91,510 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 91,510 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 148,206 miles

both front tie bar fixing worn †n/s front ball joint silght play †o s inner door handle stiff †hand brake slow to go off

Fail 30 Oct 2006 148,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

both front tie bar fixing worn

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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C830 MUJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C830 MUJ, 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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C830 MUJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 1984.

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