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B495 PHN

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,881 mi
Last recorded23,881 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB495 PHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 23,881 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 22,773 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive small fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 22,772 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords thread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trumpet mounting corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive small fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 22,037 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 22,036 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 21,519 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear diff leaking oil

Transfer box leaking oil

Pass 27 Oct 2015 20,861 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 20,861 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing from front and rear section missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 19,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear diff pinion oil seal is leaking

slight fuel leak at the pump

Pass 15 May 2014 19,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight leak on power steering box.

Fail 13 May 2014 19,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front and both rear tyres have cuts.

slight leak on power steering box.

Pass 9 May 2013 16,341 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 15,751 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 15,739 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 15,725 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 14,961 miles

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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B495 PHN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 B495 PHN, 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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B495 PHN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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