MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,512 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
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)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
NOTE!!! excessive corrosion throughout rear chassis & main crossmember,evidence of use of paper & filler for difficult to reach repairs,chassis structurally unsound!!!!!!!!!
all seatbelts poor condition,rear belts twisted,may adversely effect operation in emergency/sudden stop!!!!!!
brake pedal slightly "soft"!
heavy engine oil leak,hazzardous to other road users!!!
nearside rear tyre wall damaged,almost to chords
offside mirror cracked,still clear view to rear
power steering belt loose,steering becoming "notchy"!
rear shock-absorber upper bushes worn
slight play offside front upper swivel joint,nearside front hub joint leaking oil
slight play offside rear bearing
suspect steering box leak,excessive engine oil leak means unable to assess!!!!!
very little reserve travel at parkbrake lever
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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B136 VEX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 B136 VEX, 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 VEX registered?
B136 VEX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 1985.
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