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B130 CUH

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,513 mi
Last recorded143,513 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB130 CUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 143,513 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

body has damage but no sharp egdes

one rear prop bolt missing

Fail 18 Aug 2015 143,487 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

body has damage but no sharp egdes

one rear prop bolt missing

Pass 14 Mar 2014 142,566 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

EXTENSIVE SUSPENSION MODIFICATIONS MADE TO VEHICLE FOR OFF ROAD USE

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

R/H WIPER BLADE POOR

Fail 5 Mar 2014 142,515 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

EXTENSIVE SUSPENSION MODIFICATIONS MADE TO VEHICLE FOR OFF ROAD USE

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

R/H WIPER BLADE POOR

Pass 8 Mar 2013 141,559 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 141,559 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 140,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

chassis has corrosion evedent at v arious perscribed areas but not seriously afecting original strength

corrosion evedent at r/h/f lower bulkhead mounting but not seriously afecting its strength

oversize wheels and tyres fitted all around

r/h/r brake operation slight tight spot upon rotation

r/h/r reflector poor security

Pass 2 Mar 2011 138,950 miles

nearside and offside trailing arm mounts bolted on front instead of rear but secured

Pass 5 Mar 2010 136,543 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 136,518 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 136,461 miles

O/S FRONT BUMP STOP RUBBER MISSING

Fail 24 Oct 2008 136,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S FRONT BUMP STOP RUBBER MISSING

Pass 24 Nov 2007 134,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 24 Nov 2007 134,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 132,960 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 132,960 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B130 CUH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 B130 CUH, 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 B130 CUH registered?

B130 CUH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 1985.

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