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B543 JVO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,655 mi
Last recorded148,655 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB543 JVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 148,655 miles

play in steering box output shaft

Fail 7 Dec 2010 148,655 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 138,881 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 138,881 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 133,764 miles

engine oil leak

movement at offside rear lower shock absorber mounting

Fail 4 Oct 2008 133,764 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 129,671 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 129,568 miles

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)

Fail 24 Sep 2005 122,999 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 122,999 miles

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.

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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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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B543 JVO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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