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B184 UNA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,084 mi
Last recorded127,084 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB184 UNA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 127,084 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 127,072 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached chassis (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four tyres badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 125,226 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 125,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt and bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 123,723 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 123,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 123,030 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 121,260 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 120,222 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2011 120,206 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 116,690 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 116,673 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 116,628 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 116,528 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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B184 UNA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B184 UNA, 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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B184 UNA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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