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IIW 2001

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

282,698 mi
Last recorded282,698 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIW 2001
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 282,698 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 278,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 278,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 274,172 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 269,875 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 265,187 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 259,728 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 254,590 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 248,149 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 28 Oct 2016 241,556 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 236,593 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 231,824 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 226,909 miles

Nearside front inner swivel housing has slight seepage of oil from a seal.

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 226,877 miles

Centre brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Front prop shaft rear universal joint failed.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 222,392 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 217,674 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 213,767 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 213,761 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 210,061 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 210,061 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 209,708 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 209,638 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 206,788 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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IIW 2001 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 IIW 2001, 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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What year was IIW 2001 registered?

IIW 2001 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is IIW 2001 safe to buy?

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