MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,765 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside front wing damaged
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside front wing damaged
offside rear hub seal leaking
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B486 XOW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B486 XOW, 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 XOW registered?
B486 XOW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B486 XOW safe to buy?
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