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B644 BFJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

176,758 mi
Last recorded176,758 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB644 BFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 176,758 miles

'a' frame ball joint worn and dust boot split

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both swivel housings damp

bulk head corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2014 176,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

'a' frame ball joint worn and dust boot split

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both swivel housings damp

bulk head corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 172,737 miles

a frame ball joint boot split

a frame ball joint worn

both swivel housings leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2013 172,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

a frame ball joint boot split

a frame ball joint worn

both swivel housings leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2012 170,124 miles

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

front and rear axles corroded

nearside rear sidelight lense damaged

offside front swivel housing leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2012 170,123 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front out riggers holed and weak

front and rear axles corroded

nearside rear sidelight lense damaged

offside front swivel housing leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2011 167,007 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroding, scored and worn

rear axle corroding at offside coil spring seat

road wheels corroding

steering damper bushes deteriorating

Fail 17 Nov 2011 166,980 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs corroding, scored and worn

rear axle corroding at offside coil spring seat

road wheels corroding

steering damper bushes deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2010 162,989 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracking badly

Pass 10 Nov 2009 159,653 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 159,428 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 155,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

front prop shaft front universal joint worn

n/s/f swivel housing leaking

n/s/r chassis corroded

rear cross member corroded

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 3 Nov 2008 155,709 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

front prop shaft front universal joint worn

n/s/f swivel housing leaking

n/s/r chassis corroded

rear cross member corroded

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 7 Nov 2007 153,064 miles

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

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

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

damp around power steering box

nearside front tractor joint leaking

Fail 1 Nov 2007 153,047 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

damp around power steering box

nearside front tractor joint leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2006 149,184 miles

slight leak nearside front tractor joint

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Nov 2006 149,184 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

slight leak nearside front tractor joint

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

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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B644 BFJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 B644 BFJ, 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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B644 BFJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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