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B148 PGV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,848 mi
Last recorded105,848 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB148 PGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 105,848 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 105,824 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2022 105,824 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 105,789 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 105,789 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 105,500 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Swivel housing slight oil leak

Offside Front swivel housing slight oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2016 104,812 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger rusted (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 104,812 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger rusted (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 103,875 miles

oil leaks front

Fail 22 Jul 2015 103,875 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leaks front

Pass 7 Aug 2014 103,096 miles

exhust has nut missing front pipe

Fail 31 Jul 2014 103,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad oil leak top of engine

exhust has nut missing front pipe

Pass 24 Jul 2013 101,755 miles

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

minor fuel leak at engine

Fail 23 Jul 2013 101,755 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

minor fuel leak at engine

Pass 24 Jul 2012 100,343 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 98,934 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 98,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 97,748 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 97,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2007 97,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 96,896 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 96,896 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering damper bush worn..

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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B148 PGV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 B148 PGV, 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 B148 PGV registered?

B148 PGV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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