MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,668 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both front tyres cracked
front brake disc inner faces deteriorated
nearside rear tyre cracked
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached Retightened drop arm nut, customer to check (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to brake pedal box assy (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion evident at all seat belt mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))
All position lamps not working Switch fault, can be switched on/off when wiggling switch (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced "B" post (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced "B" post (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Loose in threads of drag link tube (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake only just making the required effort
rear chassis slightly corroded at n/s
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B388 VUM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 B388 VUM, 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 B388 VUM registered?
B388 VUM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.
Is B388 VUM safe to buy?
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