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686 SHW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,824 mi
Last recorded91,824 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration686 SHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 91,824 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 91,782 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 91,762 miles

front brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to chassis and out riggers

steering box damp

wear in A frame ball joint

Pass 21 Jan 2017 91,654 miles

front brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to chassis and all out riggers

rear shock absorber bushes worn

steering box damp

wear in a frame ball joint

windscreen cracked

Pass 31 Dec 2015 90,654 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 90,654 miles

slight play in both hubs

windscreen

Fail 23 Apr 2011 90,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror poor

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 11 Mar 2010 90,654 miles

adv::: n/s mirror

adv::: n/s seat poor

adv::: number plate poor

adv::: o/s door handly poor

adv::: rear chassis poor

adv::: washers poor

Pass 17 Mar 2009 87,887 miles

adv:::: washers adv:::: n/s seat poor

Pass 14 Mar 2008 80,528 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 80,525 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 79,870 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 79,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 78,888 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 78,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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686 SHW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 686 SHW, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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686 SHW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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