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B103 MUT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,340 mi
Last recorded52,340 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB103 MUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 52,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard Lights Tell Tale Dull

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight Plat in Front Prop Rear UJ

Steering Damper Bush Incorrectly Fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 52,320 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Prop Rear UJ has Play

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Prop Front UJ has Play

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 45,718 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 45,676 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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B103 MUT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B103 MUT, 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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B103 MUT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 1985.

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