MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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'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
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
a frame ball joint boot split
a frame ball joint worn
both swivel housings leaking
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
slight leak nearside front tractor joint
slight play nearside rear wheel bearing
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
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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