MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drivers door window fault
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Drivers door window fault
Both wiper blades starting to split
Rear propshaft rear rubber joint is starting to breakup
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop light is on (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Stop light is on when side lights are on (1.2.1e)
Both wiper blades starting to split
Rear propshaft rear rubber joint is starting to breakup
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal antislip removed pedal design features antislip.
n/s front inner and outer brake pipes corroded.
o/s door check strap missing. fuel tank underside plate corroded.
o/s rear reflector slight damage.o/s seatbelt webbing worn/frayed.
washers in-op,test exempt pullpush screen.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
brake pedal antislip removed pedal design features antislip.
n/s front inner and outer brake pipes corroded.
o/s door check strap missing. fuel tank underside plate corroded.
o/s rear reflector slight damage.o/s seatbelt webbing worn/frayed.
washers in-op,test exempt pullpush screen.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers seat belt started to wear †slight wear in drop arm joint
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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B385 VPW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 B385 VPW, 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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What year was B385 VPW registered?
B385 VPW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 1985.
Is B385 VPW safe to buy?
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