MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
252,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
slight play front propshaft front joint
steering box damp
slight play front propshaft front joint
Both front propshaft joints worn.rear propshaft rear joint worn
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
steering box slightly damp
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight play rear propshaft rear joint
upper steering column bearing slightly rough
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
offside front suspension trumpt slightly corroded
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B505 BFM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 B505 BFM, 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 42 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 B505 BFM registered?
B505 BFM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.
Is B505 BFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for B505 BFM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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