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B173 EAV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

170,960 mi
Last recorded170,960 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB173 EAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 170,960 miles

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

under body has signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2020 167,480 miles

under body has signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2020 167,477 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

under body has signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2019 163,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

parts of body and door at later stages of corrsion

Fail 2 Sep 2019 163,504 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top by rear out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced gear box mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced gear box mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top by rear out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

parts of body and door at later stages of corrsion

Pass 26 Sep 2018 160,517 miles

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

hand brake travel at limits

n/s door mirror missing

slight play in front prop shaft u j

Fail 12 Sep 2018 160,517 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail at center and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

hand brake travel at limits

n/s door mirror missing

o/s front tyre wearing low and becoming perished in tread

slight play in front prop shaft u j

Pass 3 Aug 2015 160,301 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 160,142 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 160,142 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 158,593 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 158,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 155,622 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

genrally getting rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2012 155,616 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

genrally getting rusty

Pass 6 May 2011 153,673 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2011 153,673 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 150,866 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 148,755 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 148,751 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2008 146,278 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 139,438 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 132,605 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 132,605 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B173 EAV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 B173 EAV, 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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B173 EAV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 April 1985.

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