MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,406 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Heavily modified
Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
heavily modified
heavily modified
offside rear half shaft slightly damp
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area damp (2.3.3b)
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
nearside wiper blade in poor condition but efficient
rear tyres cracked and perishing
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B486 EVL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B486 EVL, 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 B486 EVL registered?
B486 EVL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.
Is B486 EVL safe to buy?
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