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B122 EMB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,863 mi
Last recorded160,863 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB122 EMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 160,863 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 160,863 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 155,735 miles

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 148,144 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 142,168 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre crossmember corroded but not considered structural (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 142,168 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre crossmember corroded but not considered structural (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 140,838 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 139,865 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 139,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 138,691 miles

Front wipers deteriorated.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 138,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

gearbox cross member corroded

slight play in steering arm ball joint

wipers starting to split

Pass 22 Oct 2012 135,494 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 133,667 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 133,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake pipe burst on test

Pass 6 Oct 2010 131,958 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 131,042 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 129,977 miles

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

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

Offside rear bump stop missing

Underside corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2008 129,977 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 129,966 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both front box sections starting to corrode treat asap

both rear bump stop areas starting to corrode treat asap

front outer brake pipes corroded treat asap

o/s rear bump stop missing

play starting in steering joints

rear brake flexi pipe cracking

rear brake pipes corroded treat asap

Pass 8 Feb 2007 123,625 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 116,469 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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B122 EMB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 B122 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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B122 EMB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 July 1985.

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