MOT Status
ValidMileage
144,619 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering wheel rim likely to become detached (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panarm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B572 MRY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 B572 MRY, 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 B572 MRY registered?
B572 MRY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1985.
Is B572 MRY safe to buy?
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