MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,297 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corded
rear metal brake codded slightly
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Centre Rear Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
dampness around injectors. oil leak. advise play in n/s/r chassis-axle tie arm front mounting bush.
play in both rear shock absorber top mounting bushes. play in both fornt swivel joints.
play in both trackrod ends. play in ball joint on o/s/f steering box drop arm.
strong advise front brake pads appear low.
cooling fan cover missing.
play in steering damper mounting bushes. trackrod end boots split. front brake pads low. blow on front + rear section exhaust. corrosion on long brake pipe near rear hose.
strong advise middle propshaft mounting appears loose.
strong advise o/s/f steering drop arm ball joint boot split + play.
Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Inner Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
cooling fan cover missing.
play in steering damper mounting bushes. trackrod end boots split. front brake pads low. blow on front + rear section exhaust. corrosion on long brake pipe near rear hose.
strong advise middle propshaft mounting appears loose.
strong advise o/s/f steering drop arm ball joint boot split + play.
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Both wiper blades starting to wear
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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B251 ETX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 4,200cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 B251 ETX, 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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B251 ETX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1985.
Is B251 ETX safe to buy?
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