MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,655 miAbove average mileage for this year
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play in steering box output shaft
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leak
movement at offside rear lower shock absorber mounting
Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine oil leak
movement at offside rear lower shock absorber mounting
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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B543 JVO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B543 JVO, 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 B543 JVO registered?
B543 JVO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.
Is B543 JVO safe to buy?
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