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B626 WVU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,115 mi
Last recorded160,115 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB626 WVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 160,115 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 153,144 miles

bearing cap missing n/s rear

clutch a/slip missing

ex centre box loose

Pass 24 Jun 2019 151,309 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 149,876 miles

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

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

Nearside rear axle has slight oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2018 149,876 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle stabilizer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside rear axle has slight oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2017 147,883 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis shocker mouting (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside and offside front floor

rear bump stops missing

Fail 1 Apr 2017 147,833 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis not welded at the top (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis shocker mouting (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside and offside front floor

rear bump stops missing

Pass 4 Apr 2016 146,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil contamination wheels/ hubs

power steering belt deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2016 146,968 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil contamination wheels/ hubs

Pass 10 Mar 2015 146,861 miles

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

REAR HUB SEALS LEAKING

Fail 10 Mar 2015 146,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

REAR HUB SEALS LEAKING

Pass 16 Apr 2014 146,476 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 146,476 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 130,000 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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B626 WVU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B626 WVU, 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 B626 WVU registered?

B626 WVU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 1985.

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The MOT history for B626 WVU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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