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B493 FAV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

149,182 mi
Last recorded149,182 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB493 FAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 149,182 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 149,157 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 148,889 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 148,787 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 148,711 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 148,505 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 148,216 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 147,868 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 147,023 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 146,782 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 146,268 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 145,737 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 144,913 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 143,913 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 142,133 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 141,200 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 141,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 140,586 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 140,586 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small play in streeing box

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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B493 FAV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B493 FAV, 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 B493 FAV registered?

B493 FAV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 1985.

Is B493 FAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B493 FAV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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