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B427 PEC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,174 mi
Last recorded198,174 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB427 PEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 198,174 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 194,322 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 192,241 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 189,670 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 185,529 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 183,498 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 180,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play

Power Steering Pipe Or Hose Has Slight Seepage From Component

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2007 180,146 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2006 178,556 miles

brake pedal rubber worn/horn not very loud/front and rear n/o plates in poor condition/slight leak from steering box/underbody muddy

corrosion in non perscribed areas

slight corrosion around n/s/rear sping

Fail 8 Jun 2006 178,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn/horn not very loud/front and rear n/o plates in poor condition/slight leak from steering box/underbody muddy

corrosion in non perscribed areas

slight corrosion around n/s/rear sping

Fail 30 May 2006 178,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

both no plates cracked

corrosion to n/s footwell

Fail 23 May 2006 178,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

chassis should be steam cleaned to be inspected †closley

front/rear no plates cracked †

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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B427 PEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc 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 B427 PEC, 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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B427 PEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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