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B11 OMM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,193 mi
Last recorded190,193 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 OMM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 190,193 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 190,193 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 171,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 161,637 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 153,634 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 152,456 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b) DANGEROUS

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2011 137,470 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 137,466 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 126,972 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 118,138 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 115,137 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 107,601 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 102,075 miles

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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B11 OMM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B11 OMM, 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 B11 OMM registered?

B11 OMM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 May 1985.

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