MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,460 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour Temporary reflector fitted (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal spongey. Att soon
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Under wing. Att soon (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust corroded
Brake pedal free travel requires attention
Exhaust corroded
Indicator switch faulty Turning right? (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Metal brake pipe (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Rear seats not fitted at time of test
Brake pedal free travel requires attention
Exhaust corroded
Indicator switch faulty Turning right? (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Metal brake pipe (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear seats not fitted at time of test
exhaust corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
oil leak from engine
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
oil leak from engine
exhaust corroded
windscreen damaged outside swept area
exhaust corroded
windscreen chipped outside swept area
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
windscreen chipped outside swept area
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
windscreen chipped outside swept area
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front number plate faded
general welding repairs to rear chassis
nearside washer requires attention
windscreen damaged outside swept area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
movement in nearside rear wheel bearing
slight movement in steering damper bush
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside steering damper bush spongy
windscreen chipped outside swept area
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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B509 NSB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 B509 NSB, 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 B509 NSB registered?
B509 NSB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1985.
Is B509 NSB safe to buy?
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