MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,957 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower shock bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer: jet missing
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to m\cyl (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust mounting loose (system still secure)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake flexi's starting to perish
both rear outriggers corroding(from chassis to body)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both rear brakes have slight bind
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear brakes have slight bind
n/s mirror broken
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
n/s mirror broken
both sides outriggers from body to chassie in front of rear wheels week with corrosion
n/s/r crossmember week with corrosion
small hole in front pipe exhaust
steering shock weeping
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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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B486 UVG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 UVG, 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 UVG registered?
B486 UVG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 1985.
Is B486 UVG safe to buy?
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