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B625 OSB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests22 (10 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

125,874 mi
Last recorded125,874 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB625 OSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 12 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2024 125,874 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides rear rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak from engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test from windscreen ()

Nearside front rear and side hazard lights do not work -- but works on indicator

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats seat belts not tested ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 125,874 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 125,874 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint on rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 125,874 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported engine bay area pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

clutch pedal wearing smooth

steering wheel cowl missing

Fail 12 Aug 2022 125,874 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected main loom through bulk head connections loose/disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements fog tell tale comes on with side lamps (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported engine bay area pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

clutch pedal wearing smooth

steering wheel cowl missing

Pass 13 Jul 2021 124,687 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 124,372 miles

Horn not working putting wipers on (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2015 124,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 117,422 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 116,478 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 112,577 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 112,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 112,570 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 112,357 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 111,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2010 111,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 106,663 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 106,663 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 100,004 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 100,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

bolt in rear n/s radius arm loose

Pass 9 Mar 2007 100,006 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 100,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B625 OSB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 B625 OSB, 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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B625 OSB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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