MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
257,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion of chassis with multiple repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion of chassis with multiple repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
battery box corroded
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
battery box corroded
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
gear box oil leak
o/s/f swivel top play
rear diff leaking oil
shocks weak
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
o/s/f swivel top play
rear diff leaking oil
shocks weak
Oil leak
gear box oil leak
rear prop shaft rear uj excessive play
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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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B65 FHK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 B65 FHK, 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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B65 FHK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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