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IIW 8110

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,321 mi
Last recorded76,321 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIW 8110
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 76,321 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front swivel hubs have slight oil leak

front hub o/s has slight play

rear seats removed time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2023 76,318 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub has minor oil leak

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub has minor oil leak

Offside Front swivel hub has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer loose

Pass 15 Feb 2022 76,317 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front swivel joint has play but not excessive

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 76,307 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel pin has slight play

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 76,306 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub has a minor oil leak

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub has a minor oil leak

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential has a minor oil leak

Rear rear tailpipe/exhaust coroded/holed

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

minor oil leak from transfer box

Pass 4 Dec 2018 76,299 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub has a minor oil leak

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub has a minor oil leak

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear differential has a minor oil leal

Rear exhaust tail pipe has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

exhaust system is deteriorated/coroded

minor oil leak at engine (rear) and at transfer box

surface corosion on chassis

Fail 3 Sep 2018 76,291 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function snapped at lower mounting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected spacer insecure (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front minor oil leak around power steering pipes

Nearside Front swivel hub minor oil leak

Offside Front swivel hub minor oil leak

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

Rear minor oil leak at diff

exhaust coroded

front and rear suspension springs coroded

minor oil leak at transfer box

minor oil leak from rear of engine

surface corosion to chassis

Pass 23 Sep 2017 76,224 miles

Offside Front track rod end dust cover damaged but still prevents ingress of dirt and water

Offside Rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

body mounting chassis legs corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear differental area damp

Fail 23 Sep 2017 76,224 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front track rod end dust cover damaged but still prevents ingress of dirt and water

Offside Rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

body mounting chassis legs corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear differental area damp

Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,990 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

chassis slightly corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front wipers slight smear

offside rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2015 73,637 miles

dampness around steering box

exhaust system coroded

metal brake pipes coroding

rear indicators faded

surface corosion on chassis

Fail 4 Feb 2015 73,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dampness around steering box

exhaust system coroded

metal brake pipes coroding

rear indicators faded

surface corosion on chassis

Fail 25 Jul 2013 72,882 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear spring location seems to be aided by cable tyes but not moving

slight play offside front hub

Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,882 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear spring location seems to be aided by cable tyes but not moving

slight play offside front hub

Pass 24 Sep 2012 72,109 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

cable tyes may be assisting to retain both rear coil springs but springs do not appear to be loose or moving

steering lock if fitted not working

Fail 6 Sep 2012 72,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

cable tyes may be helping to retain rear both springs but springs do not apear to be loose

steering lock if fitted not working

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,114 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 70,258 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 65,143 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 60,061 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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IIW 8110 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 8110, 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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IIW 8110 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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