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B513 CFM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,100 mi
Last recorded147,100 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB513 CFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 147,100 miles

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)

Fail 26 May 2016 147,091 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2015 144,909 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 144,011 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 140,084 miles

Offside rear bumper support corroding

Rear centre (diff) support dust cap split

Pass 23 Jul 2011 137,670 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 136,891 miles

corrosion to front brake pipes from calipers

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipes

Fail 15 Jul 2010 136,885 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 135,483 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 135,395 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 133,186 miles

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

both front swivel seals leaking - o/s/f worse

Pass 28 Jul 2006 132,480 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight freeplay in steering damper mounting bushes

Fail 20 Jul 2006 132,468 miles

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.

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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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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