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B397 KCF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,795 mi
Last recorded95,795 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB397 KCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 95,795 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 boots perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 valves badly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 95,795 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended belt fitment into buckle insecure (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tie-rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working warning light (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected nearside to offside arm bent (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 boots perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 valves badly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 93,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside seat box corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion to offside of gearbox crossmember

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF chassis outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer face of rear chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 93,101 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened NSR and OSR spring mountings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSR radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides of 'A' bar crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF chassis inside outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSF chassis inner face at radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSR chassis, outer and lower faces (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top of NSR chassis behind 'A' bar crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSR chassis lower face at bumpstop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer faces of rear chassis behind springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside seat box corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF chassis outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2015 87,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust mount missing

offside rear tyre sidewall scufed

Fail 7 Jan 2015 87,551 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust mount missing

offside rear tyre sidewall scufed

Pass 24 Sep 2014 87,298 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 87,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 85,052 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 82,726 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 82,725 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 80,578 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 80,577 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 76,271 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 68,700 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 61,614 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 61,612 miles

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

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

chassis corroded towards rear of vehicle

rear crossmember very corroded

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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B397 KCF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 B397 KCF, 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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B397 KCF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 June 1985.

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