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B13 BMT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,357 mi
Last recorded42,357 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 BMT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 42,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub seal and offside front hub seal slighty leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 158,685 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 158,134 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 157,210 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 155,756 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 155,756 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 155,206 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 153,272 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 150,236 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2009 150,234 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 147,178 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 146,302 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 144,748 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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B13 BMT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B13 BMT, 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 B13 BMT registered?

B13 BMT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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The MOT history for B13 BMT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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