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B231 CWN

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

26,213 mi
Last recorded26,213 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB231 CWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 26,213 miles

Battery box corroded, not deemed excessive at time of test.

Cargo floor corroded. not deemed excessive at time of test

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

Front outriggers corroded, not deemed excessive at time of test.

Front to rear brake line corroded

Headlamp switch, operation poor. Working at time of test.

Oil leak ()

Play in both front swivel joints, O/S/F more severe

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Speedo operation poor and would appear odometer is not recording mileage.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 26,213 miles

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

Battery box corroded, not deemed excessive at time of test.

Cargo floor corroded. not deemed excessive at time of test

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

Front outriggers corroded, not deemed excessive at time of test.

Front to rear brake line corroded

Headlamp switch, operation poor. Working at time of test.

Oil leak ()

Play in both front swivel joints, O/S/F more severe

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Speedo operation poor and would appear odometer is not recording mileage.

Pass 15 Dec 2016 26,213 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 26,213 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 25,909 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 24,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 22,906 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear shock absorber bushes slightly worn

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Various oil leaks

Pass 29 May 2012 21,322 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly worn

Rear number plate deteriorating

Underside of vehicle muddy/dirty

Various oil leaks

Fail 24 May 2012 21,318 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly worn

Rear number plate deteriorating

Underside of vehicle muddy/dirty

Various oil leaks

Pass 27 May 2011 18,568 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

centre exhaust bracket broken - exhaust still secure

general underside of vehicle covered in mud

offside front swivel top bearing has slight play

steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter split

various oil leaks

Fail 26 May 2011 18,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear number plate deteriorating

centre exhaust bracket broken - exhaust still secure

general underside of vehicle covered in mud

offside front swivel top bearing has slight play

steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter split

various oil leaks

Pass 26 May 2010 15,330 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 15,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

underside just been painted still wet making very hard to inspect

Pass 10 Jun 2009 141,373 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 141,373 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 140,766 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 140,766 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 135,992 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 135,992 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B231 CWN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 B231 CWN, 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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B231 CWN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1985.

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