MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,478 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Electrical wiring insecure fowling on front prop shaft (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure over bell housing (1.9.2a)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n.s.f outrigger corroded and holed
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front propshaft has worn u/j..
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front propshaft has worn u/j..
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)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B443 BTU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 B443 BTU, 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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B443 BTU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1985.
Is B443 BTU safe to buy?
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