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B502 ORT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,519 mi
Last recorded99,519 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB502 ORT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2014 99,519 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mounting deteriated

Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,519 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mounting deteriated

Pass 5 Jul 2013 97,814 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 97,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 3 Jul 2012 92,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 89,078 miles

play in front prop uj.

rear exhaust rubber cracking.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak from both front steering sphears.

slight play in nearside front hub.

slight play in steering box.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 87,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 87,972 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 86,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 May 2008 83,806 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 81,117 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 3 Mar 2006 81,102 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s mirror cracked

n/s rear chassis corroding around bump stop

oil leak

unable to check front to rear b/pipe fully as runs on top of chassis

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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B502 ORT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B502 ORT, 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 B502 ORT registered?

B502 ORT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B502 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B502 ORT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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