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HJI 8804

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,319 mi
Last recorded156,319 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJI 8804
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 156,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 156,295 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 154,285 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Gearbox x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 150,822 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 146,127 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 143,889 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 141,297 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 141,297 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 137,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 137,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 133,553 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 132,820 miles

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

slight play in steering (at s/wheel)

slight play n/s front hub assy

Fail 18 Mar 2011 132,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

slight play in steering (at s/wheel)

slight play n/s front hub assy

Pass 21 Jul 2009 132,101 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 132,101 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 131,835 miles

Offside rear and nearside rear dampers top mounting washers missing.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspesnion radius arm mounting bushes de-bonding.

Oil weep from nearside rear brake drum area. Advise inspection.

Pedal rubber worn.

Slight play in nearside front top swivel.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearings.

Fail 7 Jul 2008 131,829 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear and nearside rear dampers top mounting washers missing.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspesnion radius arm mounting bushes de-bonding.

Pedal rubber worn.

Slight play in nearside front top swivel.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearings.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 128,221 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2007 128,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2006 123,766 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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HJI 8804 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJI 8804, 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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HJI 8804 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1984.

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