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B513 TCJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,935 mi
Last recorded103,935 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB513 TCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 103,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 103,935 miles

Fuel pipe leaking NO 3 INJECTOR (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 102,353 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 102,353 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 100,133 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 93,908 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 93,908 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,030 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

n/sr n/s/f o/s/f hub oil seal leaking oil

rear exhaust is fouling the chassis

Fail 20 Jul 2012 92,030 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

n/sr n/s/f o/s/f hub oil seal leaking oil

rear exhaust is fouling the chassis

Pass 21 Jul 2011 89,749 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 86,879 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 86,879 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 83,952 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,004 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 82,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 75,809 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 75,809 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 TCJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

B513 TCJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B513 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B513 TCJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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