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B163 TJL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,581 mi
Last recorded196,581 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB163 TJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 196,581 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 196,579 miles

Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective damper bush worn (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 195,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy at limit (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 195,789 miles

Axle with loose fixing bolts split pin missing (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently hinge broken (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy at limit (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 195,028 miles

Front steering damper bush worn to limit

Fail 11 Apr 2019 195,028 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing drag arm split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing drop arm split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front steering damper bush worn to limit

Pass 11 Jul 2017 194,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 194,827 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative rear (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working remains on (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 194,527 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 130,685 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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B163 TJL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B163 TJL, 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 B163 TJL registered?

B163 TJL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 June 1985.

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