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B627 VUA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

214,698 mi
Last recorded214,698 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB627 VUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 214,698 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 211,773 miles

extensive welding repaires carried out to chassis

park brake travel quite long

Fail 9 Jul 2012 211,753 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

extensive welding repaires carried out to chassis

Pass 1 Aug 2011 209,975 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 209,975 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 209,058 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 209,034 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 207,071 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 207,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 205,670 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 205,649 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 203,910 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear number plate broken

Pass 20 Jun 2006 201,927 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 201,907 miles

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

TANK FILLER FOULED BY BRACKET OIL LEAK ON OFFSIDE TRACTOR JOINT (SLIGHT AT THIS TIME)

Fail 10 May 2006 201,899 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Rear axle pinion bearing has excess play and could result in axle failure

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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B627 VUA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 B627 VUA, 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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B627 VUA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1985.

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