MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B115 VOW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 B115 VOW, 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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What year was B115 VOW registered?
B115 VOW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 1985.
Is B115 VOW safe to buy?
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