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B255 KRM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,566 mi
Last recorded203,566 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB255 KRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 203,566 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2018 203,553 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn front prop (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2017 201,646 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 201,646 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 199,684 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 195,517 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 195,517 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 192,361 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 190,907 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 186,605 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 183,157 miles

emissions high-just in limits

front shockers lower bushes slight play/wear/movement

front towing eyes projecting from bar

o/s and n/s rear alloy body mounting areas corroded/replaced by angle plate

rust showing around front susp. arm bolts/possibly not fully tight

slight play in rear wheel bearings

small hole in n/s front ourigger at body mounting

steering drag link arm/rod bent/damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2009 183,105 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

emissions high-just in limits

front shockers lower bushes slight play/wear/movement

front towing eyes projecting from bar

o/s and n/s rear alloy body mounting areas corroded/replaced by angle plate

rust showing around front susp. arm bolts/possibly not fully tight

slight play in rear wheel bearings

small hole in n/s front ourigger at body mounting

steering drag link arm/rod bent/damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2008 179,601 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 172,022 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 172,015 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drivers door os difficult to open from the inside !

Pass 9 Jan 2006 171,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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B255 KRM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B255 KRM, 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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B255 KRM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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