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B156 GSX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,181 mi
Last recorded168,181 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB156 GSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 168,181 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 164,236 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower outer foot well skin corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower outer foot well skin corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 164,178 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 160,989 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking oil

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake caliper piston boot's perished

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking oil

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all vehicle wheels ()

front diff oil leak

fuel tank corroded

transfer box oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2018 157,018 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake back plates corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 156,004 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 153,272 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 147,149 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 146,746 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

injector pump slight damp

Pass 10 Jan 2013 141,645 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 141,625 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 145,272 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 144,136 miles

Offside Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 143,325 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM S/BOX

Pass 6 Jan 2009 142,222 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 141,045 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 139,526 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 139,506 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 138,094 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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B156 GSX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 B156 GSX, 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 B156 GSX registered?

B156 GSX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 1985.

Is B156 GSX safe to buy?

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