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B514 PLW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,403 mi
Last recorded166,403 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB514 PLW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 166,403 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top swivels (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 164,806 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 164,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 163,174 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 161,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Apr 2013 161,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2010 159,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 159,754 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 158,432 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 154,351 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 147,108 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 137,828 miles

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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B514 PLW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B514 PLW, 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 B514 PLW registered?

B514 PLW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 June 1985.

Is B514 PLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B514 PLW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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