MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,765 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear chassis rail advanced corrosion just outside prescribed area
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
corrosion to front suspension , steering & braking components
Valve stem slightly damaged all perished to limet (4.1.D.1e)
rear chassis starting to rust out of perscriped zones
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
steering heavy large tyres fitted
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Valve stem slightly damaged all perished to limet (4.1.D.1e)
rear chassis starting to rust out of perscriped zones
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
steering heavy large tyres fitted
chassis has surface rust
both rear chassis corodeing
brake pipes rusting
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
both wiper blades starting to split
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both wiper blades starting to split
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both number plates in poor condishion
clutch sliping
front brakes slight bind
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both number plates in poor condishion
clutch sliping
front brakes slight bind
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
brake warning light staying on
engine oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B550 OLY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 B550 OLY, 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 B550 OLY registered?
B550 OLY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 1985.
Is B550 OLY safe to buy?
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