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B534 YOD

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,474 mi
Last recorded61,474 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB534 YOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 61,474 miles

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

chassis corroding

front floor corroding

suspension components corroding

Fail 19 Sep 2016 61,470 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring top / cap chassis attachment (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger - body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner pipe, hose to pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded outer most - hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring top / cap chassis attachment (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded outer most - hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel stiff when rotated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroding in various locations (2.4.A.3)

some suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2014 61,109 miles

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

service brake pedal has long travel

Fail 15 Nov 2014 61,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

service brake pedal has long travel

Pass 4 May 2013 60,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 May 2013 60,152 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 58,949 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 58,949 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 54,976 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2010 54,976 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,086 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,930 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 17 Nov 2008 48,912 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,740 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2007 45,740 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,889 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2006 44,861 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2005 43,659 miles

oil leak

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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B534 YOD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B534 YOD, 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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B534 YOD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 1985.

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