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B104 UFK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,331 mi
Last recorded81,331 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB104 UFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2018 81,331 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering damper mount on chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering damper mount on chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension bushes worn

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

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

Rear axle leaking

brake hoses corroded

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to suspension

engine oil on minimum

front doors corroded

number plate lamp dim

steering damper bush worn

Pass 17 Oct 2017 80,991 miles

front hubs weeping

multiple oil leaks

offside rear tyre split and perished

Fail 16 Oct 2017 80,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

front hubs weeping

multiple oil leaks

offside rear tyre split and perished

Pass 13 Oct 2016 80,196 miles

A pillar excessively corroded, but not within prescribed areas

Offside Rear body mount corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

front and rear prop shaft universal joints worn

oil leaks

steering damper bush missing

Fail 3 Oct 2016 80,184 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

A pillar excessively corroded, but not within prescribed areas

Offside Rear body mount corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

front and rear prop shaft universal joints worn

oil leaks

steering damper bush missing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 79,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

chassis corroded

fuel cap seal perished

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

oil leak

wipers deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2015 79,132 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

chassis corroded

fuel cap seal perished

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

oil leak

wipers deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,827 miles

chassis and body corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 29 Sep 2014 77,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

chassis and body corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,630 miles

chassis corroded

excessive movement at steering bush

front metal brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside front tyres worn

oil leaks

steering notchy

Fail 2 Oct 2013 76,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

chassis corroded

excessive movement at steering bush

front metal brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside front tyres worn

oil leaks

steering notchy

Pass 3 Oct 2012 74,840 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside and nearside A pillars corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 74,829 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside and nearside A pillars corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,626 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front prop universal joint worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

tail pipe missing

Fail 10 Oct 2011 73,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front prop universal joint worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

tail pipe missing

Pass 7 Oct 2010 72,808 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion to sills and chassis

Fail 1 Oct 2010 72,797 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion to sills and chassis

Pass 20 Aug 2009 70,872 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch flexi pipe from slave rubbing chassis nearly right through

corosion nearside and offside of screen

no engine oil used 4ltr for test

Fail 13 Aug 2009 70,872 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

clutch flexi pipe from slave rubbing chassis nearly right through

corosion nearside and offside of screen

no engine oil used 4ltr for test

Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,949 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 69,949 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 69,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 69,422 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 68,713 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 68,186 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 68,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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B104 UFK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 B104 UFK, 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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B104 UFK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 1985.

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