MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,100 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear bumper support corroding
Rear centre (diff) support dust cap split
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
corrosion to front brake pipes from calipers
corrosion to o/s/f brake pipes
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
corrosion to front brake pipes from calipers
corrosion to o/s/f brake pipes
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
bonnet relaese very stiff
brake fluid resevoir overfull
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
bonnet relaese very stiff
brake fluid resevoir overfull
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front swivel seals leaking - o/s/f worse
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight freeplay in steering damper mounting bushes
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight freeplay in steering damper mounting bushes
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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B513 CFM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel 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 B513 CFM, 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 B513 CFM registered?
B513 CFM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1985.
Is B513 CFM safe to buy?
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