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B458 VUG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,362 mi
Last recorded61,362 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB458 VUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 61,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 61,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2016 61,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable Rubber bush excessively worn (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Body mounts cracked and insecure (6.1.B.1a)

Rear axle center ball joint has slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2015 55,439 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,735 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear axle top ball joint has slight play

Pass 16 May 2012 49,491 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 49,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 49,463 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,108 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 41,990 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

DRIVERS DORR IN POOR CONDITION BUT LATCHES OK

Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,355 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 35,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,989 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,050 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,331 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,526 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 21,314 miles

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

oil leak

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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B458 VUG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Orange 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 B458 VUG, 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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B458 VUG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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