1984 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B246 NDX

The 2022-10-31 MOT for this 1984 Land Rover Defender recorded a pass at 158,980 miles, but several issues were noted. The nearside rear tyre was underinflated, and there was visible wear on both front and rear brake discs, along with thin rear brake pads. These suggest ongoing brake system degradation, though not critical. The 2021-06-08 MOT, however, revealed a significant failure with 157,762 miles, including severe corrosion in the rear vehicle structure, inadequate suspension component mounting, and multiple brake and electrical faults. This indicates a pattern of structural and mechanical deterioration. Corrosion has been a recurring issue since 2015, starting with slight corrosion in 2015 and escalating to significant structural rigidity loss by 2021. The 2021 failure included corroded chassis sections and inadequately repaired suspension mounts, which could compromise safety and handling. While the 2022 MOT showed no major corrosion, the presence of worn brake discs and pads suggests that wear has not been fully addressed. The trend shows some improvement in 2022, but underlying issues like corrosion and suspension integrity remain unresolved. The vehicle’s mileage of 158,980 miles for a 42-year-old car equates to roughly 3,785 miles per year, which is low.