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B124 RLC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,204 mi
Last recorded114,204 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB124 RLC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 114,204 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 108,195 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 102,592 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 99,341 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

bulk head corroded and holed below windscreen

n/s/f wiper blade minor tear

power steering belt slipping and making noise

Fail 16 Jul 2015 99,341 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

bulk head corroded and holed below windscreen

n/s/f wiper blade minor tear

power steering belt slipping and making noise

Fail 15 Sep 2014 99,194 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

oil leak at gearbox

slight seepage at offside rear hub seal

Pass 8 Oct 2013 98,508 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

offside rear tyre side wall slight damage

Fail 26 Sep 2013 98,395 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

offside rear tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 4 Oct 2012 97,287 miles

front number plate cracked

minor steering box leak

o/s footstep loose

steering wheel not straight

vehicle not level

Fail 28 Sep 2012 97,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

minor steering box leak

o/s footstep loose

steering wheel not straight

vehicle not level

Pass 6 Sep 2011 96,590 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 94,781 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2010 94,681 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

front hubs leaking oil

propshaft to transfer box loose

Pass 3 Sep 2009 93,193 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 93,057 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,399 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 89,950 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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B124 RLC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B124 RLC, 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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B124 RLC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 July 1985.

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