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B651 UCJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

96,357 mi
Last recorded96,357 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB651 UCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 96,357 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 96,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near top shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near top shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f exhaust clamp loose

Pass 18 Oct 2023 95,921 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 95,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 94,055 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front battery tray slightly corroded

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play in swivel pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 93,945 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 93,289 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 91,343 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 88,567 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear centre trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 88,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear centre trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,661 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,661 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,815 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 81,815 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 79,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 79,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 May 2014 76,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 29 May 2013 74,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,387 miles

Oil leak

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

advanced rust to rear cross member

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Apr 2011 71,916 miles

Slight dampness off oil around power steering box area.

Fail 1 Apr 2011 71,916 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine leaking oil.

Slight dampness off oil around power steering box area.

Pass 7 May 2010 69,777 miles

power steering pump damp with oil.

power steering resevoir damp with oil.

Fail 7 May 2010 69,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

power steering pump damp with oil.

power steering resevoir damp with oil.

Pass 11 May 2009 65,815 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 62,389 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 58,303 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 55,974 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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B651 UCJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 B651 UCJ, 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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B651 UCJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 1985.

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