MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,848 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
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))
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
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger rusted (6.1.B.2)
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)
oil leaks front
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
oil leaks front
exhust has nut missing front pipe
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
bad oil leak top of engine
exhust has nut missing front pipe
Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
minor fuel leak at engine
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is B148 PGV safe to buy?
The MOT history for B148 PGV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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