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B564 MLL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,578 mi
Last recorded177,578 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB564 MLL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 177,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system rusty condition

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2010 177,578 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system rusty condition

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 170,395 miles

corrosion in brake pipes across rear axle

off side front disc pitted

rear half shaft oil seals leaking

Fail 25 Feb 2009 170,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

corrosion in brake pipes across rear axle

off side front disc pitted

rear half shaft oil seals leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2008 161,686 miles

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2008 161,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2007 156,177 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 156,160 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

been under sealed hard to check all brake pipes etc

high front brake imbalance 20%

n/s/r service brake reading low

Pass 7 Mar 2006 153,586 miles

n/s door mirror is missing

Fail 27 Feb 2006 153,550 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s door mirrow is missin

slight play in steering box

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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B564 MLL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 B564 MLL, 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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B564 MLL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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