MOT Status
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91,863 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Diff joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox cooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
gearbox oil cooler hose leaking
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
gearbox oil cooler hose leaking
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
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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B165 HRM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 B165 HRM, 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 42 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 B165 HRM registered?
B165 HRM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1984.
Is B165 HRM safe to buy?
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