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B55 DOM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,961 mi
Last recorded86,961 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB55 DOM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 86,961 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated from body to axle (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,961 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 86,697 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 86,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 86,691 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brakes not tested.. water leak top hose

Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,265 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 86,260 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

centre rear view mirror missing

Pass 14 May 2013 86,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 83,566 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 79,318 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,578 miles

n/s/f hub oil seal has slight leak

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Apr 2009 65,558 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 65,558 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 61,696 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 61,696 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 68,091 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 68,091 miles

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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B55 DOM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B55 DOM, 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 B55 DOM registered?

B55 DOM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1985.

Is B55 DOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B55 DOM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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