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B177 FHK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,861 mi
Last recorded78,861 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB177 FHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 78,861 miles

All Tyre's cut but not exposing ply or cord

Both rear wheel bearings not tested due to brake binding

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Axle strap broken

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 78,857 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All Tyre's cut but not exposing ply or cord

Both rear wheel bearings not tested due to brake binding

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Axle strap broken

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 77,600 miles

Front prop shaft u/j has play

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyre has slight cuts in tread but not deep enough to reach ply cords

Fail 19 May 2017 77,600 miles

Front prop shaft u/j has play

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyre has slight cuts in tread but not deep enough to reach ply cords

Fail 27 Jan 2017 77,400 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front propshaft joints worn

Fail 16 Mar 2016 77,019 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front Mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/s front inner wing badly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 76,073 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 75,355 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 75,314 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 74,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front bump stops missing

Fail 22 Mar 2012 74,867 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front bump stops missing

Pass 14 Mar 2011 74,175 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 73,456 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 70,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

horn note poor

Pass 2 Feb 2008 71,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 70,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 66,998 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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B177 FHK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B177 FHK, 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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B177 FHK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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