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B620 SKV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,487 mi
Last recorded103,487 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB620 SKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 103,487 miles

Nearside Front body mount corroded

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 103,480 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Central Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front body mount corroded

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 97,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axel to radius arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axel to radius arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in it

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2016 97,910 miles

Centre Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Centre Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axel to radius arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axel to radius arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in it

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2015 97,610 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 97,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Front Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 116,862 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 66,582 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

driver mirror damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2011 80,874 miles

o/s/r outrigger corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 79,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

front differential casing damaged

front differential leaking

front number plate slighty damaged

rear cross member holed and corroded in several places but not in perscribed area

rear differential noisy

Pass 27 Oct 2008 78,933 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 77,881 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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B620 SKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B620 SKV, 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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B620 SKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 1985.

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