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A16 FXF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,680 mi
Last recorded126,680 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 FXF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 126,680 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead / floor area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper both additional position lamps not working

Rear Upper both additonal stop lamps not working - unsure if connected

Fail 19 Mar 2024 126,678 miles

Front Registration plate missing placed on dashboard, partially obscured (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead / floor area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper both additional position lamps not working

Rear Upper both additonal stop lamps not working - unsure if connected

Pass 28 Feb 2023 126,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle / hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle / hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front footwell / bulkhead area corroded & poorly repaired near body mounting

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 126,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle / hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle / hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front footwell / bulkhead area corroded & poorly repaired near body mounting

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 125,994 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting drivers floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer not fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

both front swivel hubs have a slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2021 124,317 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both pipes under radiator (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 124,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Led headlamp has no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Led headlamp has no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both pipes under radiator (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 122,889 miles

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

some play in steering danper ball joint and rubber gaiter deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2020 122,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

some play in steering danper ball joint and rubber gaiter deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2019 122,479 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 122,479 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 121,666 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 120,861 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 120,860 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 120,155 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 119,623 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 119,298 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 118,671 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 111,640 miles

near side rear hub leaking oil.

nearside rear axle rebound rubber missing.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 111,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear hub leaking oil.

nearside rear axle rebound rubber missing.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 108,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o\s head lamp lense cracked.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 10,851 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

o\s head lamp lense cracked.

Pass 19 Jun 2010 102,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 96,792 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 89,440 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 81,559 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 81,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 77,669 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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A16 FXF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 A16 FXF, 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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A16 FXF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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