MOT Status
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119,846 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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steering universal joint starting to become stiff on steering rotation
Offside Front hub has slight weep
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle showing corrosion
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front steering damper bushes incorrectly fitted
front and rear axels showing corrosion
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front steering damper bushes incorrectly fitted
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
front and rear axels showing corrosion
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear axel slight leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
chassis has had a lot of welding repairs
headlight images deteriorated
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
headlight images deteriorated
Chassis has had welding in different areas and is covered in underseal.
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
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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B54 RBF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 B54 RBF, 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 B54 RBF registered?
B54 RBF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1985.
Is B54 RBF safe to buy?
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