MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
rear axle leeking
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B136 JFT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 B136 JFT, 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 B136 JFT registered?
B136 JFT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 July 1985.
Is B136 JFT safe to buy?
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