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B441 WKH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,328 mi
Last recorded146,328 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB441 WKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 146,328 miles

Axle swivel joints leaking

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Rear on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Extensive repairs to chassis

Seatbelts not fitted to rear side-facing seats

Fail 13 Jun 2019 146,317 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside lower bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake prescribed area is inadequately repaired OSF bulkhead/floorpan (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired radius arm mounting area - corroded and unsatisfactory repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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 Inner face OSR chassis at radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSF outrigger - top and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer face of NSF chassis at spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired OSF spring mounting incomplete (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower face of NSF chassis at spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Axle swivel joints leaking

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Rear on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front floorpans corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 144,972 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 142,069 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 142,069 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 142,069 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 141,157 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft universal joint has slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2012 134,727 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust fouling speedocable and cross member

Fail 19 Oct 2012 134,725 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust fouling speedocable and cross member

Pass 18 Oct 2011 128,497 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 128,465 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 126,565 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 126,656 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 118,766 miles

Spare tyre defective

chassis poor

chassis poor near tow bar

n/s engine mounting broken

Pass 14 Dec 2007 105,200 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 104,860 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 95,758 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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B441 WKH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel 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 B441 WKH, 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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B441 WKH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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