MOT Status
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149,315 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear axle rusting
all coil spring rusting
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes bulk head corroded (6.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Rear axle rusting
all coil spring rusting
Central Rear exhaust pipe rusting and leaking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front inner wing slight rusting
rear exhaust slight leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
bonnet safefty catch inop
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
surface corrision on most chasis area
wiper-blades rubbers are hard
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
bonnet safefty catch inop
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
surface corrision on most chasis area
wiper-blades rubbers are hard
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
advise rear brake discs corroded both sides
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
both front top swivel joints have slight play
handbrake travel on legal limit
several corosion spots showing
steering box leaking
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B1 YNS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 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 B1 YNS, 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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B1 YNS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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