MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,621 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop rear UJ worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both headlamp beam images poor
led lamps fitted
parking brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
led lamps fitted
parking brake has little reserve travel
Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable FRONT ARM (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))
parking brake only just met efficiency
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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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B451 BMA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 B451 BMA, 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 B451 BMA registered?
B451 BMA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 May 1985.
Is B451 BMA safe to buy?
The MOT history for B451 BMA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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