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B472 KRM

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,657 mi
Last recorded78,657 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB472 KRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 78,657 miles

Central Rear Corrosion to box section under rear boot floor.

Driveshaft for winch touching on exhaust.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe blowing from just behind rear silencer and pipe is badly corroded in general. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Reflector corroded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,319 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 78,319 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 76,655 miles

Central Rear Corrosion to box section under rear boot floor.

Driveshaft for winch touching against exhaust.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Number plate on n/s/r unreadable, but another fitted to o/s/r.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just passes test.

Fail 5 Jun 2019 76,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency only just passes test.

Central Rear Corrosion to box section under rear boot floor.

Driveshaft for winch touching against exhaust.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Number plate on n/s/r unreadable, but another fitted to o/s/r.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 74,650 miles

Aux belt deteriorated

Nearside Rear number plate unreadable, another fitted to offside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Jun 2018 74,650 miles

Aux belt deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear number plate unreadable, another fitted to offside

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2017 72,908 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 72,889 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded A frame chassis mounts seriously corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe inadequately supported Brake pipe to front flexible hoses bracket insecure. (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Drag link end worn. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At junction of rear pipe and rear axle flexible. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe inadequately supported Clips not in chassis. (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view Large unwiped area in centre of screen. (8.2.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle Bulkhead trims obscuring brake and clutch pedal. (3.3.A.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear chassis, seriously and extensively corroded, including A frame crossmember and body mounts. (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 71,972 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 71,972 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 71,446 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 71,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,514 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 70,514 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 69,344 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre cross member corroded but not near any prescribed areas

Fail 5 Nov 2012 69,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre cross member corroded but not near any prescribed areas

Pass 4 Nov 2011 67,645 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 67,643 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,957 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front brake discs worn

front brake perfomance efficiency low

offside gearbox mounting bolt loose

Fail 29 Sep 2010 65,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front brake discs worn

front brake perfomance efficiency low

offside gearbox mounting bolt loose

Pass 7 Oct 2009 64,236 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 64,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 64,207 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis 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 spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 62,213 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 57,096 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,096 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 53,019 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 53,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 52,950 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front diff oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

Offside front floorpan corroded

Offside front indicator lens fading

Offside rear side/brake light lens fading

Rear floorpan support bar corroded

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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B472 KRM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B472 KRM, 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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B472 KRM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 1985.

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