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B119 EMB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,577 mi
Last recorded153,577 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB119 EMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 153,577 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 150,349 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 12 May 2010 150,248 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2009 147,350 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 147,350 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 146,897 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 146,897 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 146,343 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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B119 EMB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B119 EMB, 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 B119 EMB registered?

B119 EMB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 July 1985.

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