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B18 HUE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,499 mi
Last recorded171,499 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 HUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2024 171,499 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front suspension top mounting s are corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 171,495 miles

Nearside Front hub seal is leaking

corrosion to the top of both rear chassis rails / crossmember

Fail 6 Sep 2017 171,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front hub seal is leaking

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to the top of both rear chassis rails /crossmember

Pass 28 Apr 2016 169,691 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 169,240 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 168,847 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 168,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 168,282 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 167,859 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front tyres have small splits in tread

Fail 21 Feb 2012 167,859 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front tyres have small splits in tread

Pass 6 Oct 2010 165,896 miles

Oil leak

slight fraying on offside front seat belt webbing.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 163,446 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside rear chassis getting weak with corrosion.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 161,290 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 159,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

corrosion in both rear coil spring/bump stop mounts (strong advise)

front windscreen wipers don't park at bottom of screen

parking brake has slight long travel

slight oil weep from pipes off of power steering pump

Fail 6 Aug 2007 159,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Corrosion in both rear coil spring/bump stop mounts. (strong advise)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front windscreen wipers don't park at bottom of screen.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leaks

Parking brake has slight long travel.

Slight weep from pipes off of power steering pump.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 157,506 miles

high beam flasher inoperative

offside and nearside tracta joint seals weeping

offside rear wheel outer rim damaged

offside track rod end gaiter split

Fail 31 Aug 2006 157,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

both front tracta joint seals weeping

high beam flasher inoperative

offside front track rod end gaiter split

offside rear wheel outer rim damaged

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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B18 HUE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc 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 B18 HUE, 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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B18 HUE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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