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B498 PHN

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,917 mi
Last recorded159,917 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB498 PHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2024 159,917 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 157,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 152,612 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 152,612 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced battery box area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fwd (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil from rear axle (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead below steering (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 149,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 149,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Lift pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 144,523 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 144,523 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Steering column deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 140,334 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 140,334 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat box (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Dripping off of oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn A bar ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 134,430 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 129,163 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 129,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 May 2016 124,950 miles

Play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Rear prop shaft, rear u/j worn

Fail 11 May 2016 124,950 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Rear prop shaft, rear u/j worn

Pass 5 May 2015 120,939 miles

Battery tray area corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 120,594 miles

Air filter bracket weakened.

Front nearside swivel housing slight oil leak.

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear wiring loom loose.

Seat base incomplete leaving a hole beside brake lever.

Fail 22 Apr 2011 120,589 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Air filter bracket corroded through

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear wiring loom loose

Seat base near hand brake lever incomplete

Pass 3 Nov 2009 118,114 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 118,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 115,927 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 108,878 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 107,760 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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B498 PHN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 B498 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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B498 PHN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 June 1985.

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