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B386 WNE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

141,215 mi
Last recorded141,215 miles
Recorded on7 May 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB386 WNE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2017 141,215 miles

Front rear under side of car heavely undersealed

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear bumper (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear chasie towbar area bumper (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear off side rear chasis to front chasis all prescribed areas (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

brake resovoir below max level

Fail 30 Apr 2017 141,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out riger near torq reaction bar (2.4.A.3)

Front rear under side of car heavely undersealed

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear bumper (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear chasie towbar area bumper (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear off side rear chasis to front chasis all prescribed areas (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

brake resovoir below max level

Pass 7 May 2013 141,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 141,035 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight fuel leak from injection pump

Pass 2 May 2012 140,403 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all of chassis as been sprayed with waxoyl preventing a full corrosion check

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Apr 2012 140,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all of chassis as been sprayed with waxoyl preventing a full corrosion check

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 16 May 2011 139,192 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all welding work coverd in thick underseal

corrosion on nearside a pannel

corrosion to offside front floor advise attention

Fail 10 May 2011 139,185 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on nearside a pannel

corrosion to offside front floor advise attention

Pass 17 May 2010 137,329 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 137,329 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 May 2009 131,397 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 131,397 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2008 127,324 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 124,348 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 124,343 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

steering box leaking oil

Pass 12 May 2006 123,832 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 123,832 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B386 WNE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 B386 WNE, 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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B386 WNE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 1985.

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