MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,021 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
rear reflector damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
rear reflector damaged
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Steering system excessively rough lock to lock (2.2.D.1)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Direction indicator not working all four (1.4.A.2c)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Steering system excessively rough steering damper worn (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Long service brake travel
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure Loose to chassi (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure To chassi (2.4.G.1)
Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Long service brake travel
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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B131 HAW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 B131 HAW, 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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B131 HAW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1985.
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