MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,213 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
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.
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 ()
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 ()
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)
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
Both rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly worn
Rear number plate deteriorating
Underside of vehicle muddy/dirty
Various oil leaks
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
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
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
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
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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