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B474 KRM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,725 mi
Last recorded113,725 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB474 KRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 113,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer tiny holes (6.1.2 (a))

Front both sides shock absorbers fitted upside down

Nearside Front lower section of bulkhead corroded by lower door hinge but outside prescribed areas

Rear both sides suspension bump stops missing

Skickers on windscreen but not effecting drivers view

Slight bow in drag link

Fail 24 Apr 2019 113,722 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer tiny holes (6.1.2 (a))

Front both sides shock absorbers fitted upside down

Nearside Front lower section of bulkhead corroded by lower door hinge but outside prescribed areas

Rear both sides suspension bump stops missing

Skickers on windscreen but not effecting drivers view

Slight bow in drag link

Fail 19 Mar 2019 113,722 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger to body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis to rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by upper spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by rear chassis securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

Front both sides shock absorbers fitted upside down

General surface corrosion to chassis

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear outer rear cross member corroded outside prescibed areas

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer small holes (6.1.2 (a))

Stickers on windscreen swept area but not affecting drivers view

Pass 17 Apr 2015 113,531 miles

N/s/f axle swivel joint seal slight leak of oil.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s/r o/s/f outer hub seal caps leaking fluid.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 113,530 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s/r o/s/f outer hub seal caps leaking fluid.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 113,181 miles

both front hubs leaking

engine oil leak

indicators starting to fade

o/s rear brake drum damp

slight leak from the o/s front shockabsorber

Fail 31 Jul 2012 113,181 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

both front hubs leaking

engine oil leak

indicators starting to fade

o/s rear brake drum damp

slight leak from the o/s front shockabsorber

Pass 24 Aug 2010 111,948 miles

slight exhaust blow at the rear joint

steering box wet

Fail 20 Aug 2010 111,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight exhaust blow at the rear joint

steering box wet

Pass 29 Jul 2008 111,795 miles

chassis becoming quite rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2008 111,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

chassis becoming quite rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2007 11,461 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 114,459 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 110,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 110,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 109,166 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/ and n/s chassis corroded at and around rear top coil spring mounts -not perforated

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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B474 KRM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 B474 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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B474 KRM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 1985.

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