MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,010 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Steering locking device insecure steering box (2.2.C.1g)
both front inner wheel arch brake pipes slightley crushed
front number plate deteriaing
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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B462 VUG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 B462 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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What year was B462 VUG registered?
B462 VUG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.
Is B462 VUG safe to buy?
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