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B254 BDA

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,599 mi
Last recorded152,599 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB254 BDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 152,599 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 152,598 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 151,312 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 151,311 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 5 May 2011 151,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 150,269 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 150,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 150,267 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 150,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 148,725 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 147,999 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 145,420 miles

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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B254 BDA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B254 BDA, 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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B254 BDA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 1985.

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