MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,411 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
chassis covered in wax oil
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
chassis covered in wax oil
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F disc slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered with wax oil (1.1.11 (c))
Front swivel oil seals slight oil leak
N/S/F and O/S/F bulkhead slightly corroded
O/S/R position lamp Slightly discoloured
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside covered in wax oil
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
some corrosion to chassis
Brake pipe covered in thick paint
Front axle some corrosion around mounting points
Rear x member some corrosion
Vehicle chassis some corrosion
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B507 VYR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 B507 VYR, 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 B507 VYR registered?
B507 VYR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1985.
Is B507 VYR safe to buy?
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