MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Front steering damper bush worn to limit
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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