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B413 WUA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Multi-colour Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,736 mi
Last recorded154,736 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB413 WUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 154,736 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and it is going down ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 153,764 miles

Inner face of rear disc's corroded.

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 153,240 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 152,145 miles

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Fail 8 Jul 2015 152,145 miles

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2014 150,618 miles

both wipers split but still clearing

Fail 15 Jul 2014 150,618 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both wipers split but still clearing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 148,222 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 148,220 miles

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

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2012 146,078 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 142,094 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 142,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B413 WUA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Multi-colour with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B413 WUA, 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 B413 WUA registered?

B413 WUA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1985.

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