MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
extensive welding repaires carried out to chassis
park brake travel quite long
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
o/s/r bump stop missing
rear number plate broken
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was B627 VUA registered?
B627 VUA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1985.
Is B627 VUA safe to buy?
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