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B417 UCJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Lpg 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

157,990 mi
Last recorded157,990 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB417 UCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 157,990 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 154,161 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 150,039 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 150,039 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 145,902 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 143,026 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 136,349 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 135,107 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 131,761 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 127,849 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 124,493 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 119,768 miles

N/s rear spring mountings top and bottom showing signs of slight corrosion

O/s front outrigger has slight corrosion

brake pipes covered in protective grease unable to properly assess condition

rear chassis cross member slight corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2011 114,680 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 110,183 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 103,770 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 98,980 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 95,106 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 89,969 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 84,802 miles

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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B417 UCJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,286cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 B417 UCJ, 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 B417 UCJ registered?

B417 UCJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 1985.

Is B417 UCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B417 UCJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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