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B664 OFH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

144,650 mi
Last recorded144,650 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB664 OFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 144,650 miles

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge holed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 144,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front universal joint has play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn top bearing has play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track rod end boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge holed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear dust cover cracked and perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 143,240 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f hub seal weeping

play in prop shaft joints

Fail 23 Nov 2017 143,240 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f hub seal weeping

play in prop shaft joints

Pass 9 Jan 2014 143,075 miles

Front propshaft front Joint slight movement

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust mounting loose but secure

Rear propshaft rear joint excessively worn

Fail 7 Jan 2014 143,074 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front propshaft front Joint slight movement

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust mounting loose but secure

Rear propshaft rear joint excessively worn

Pass 5 Jan 2013 137,390 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

repairs to under body

Fail 2 Jan 2013 137,390 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

repairs to under body

Pass 12 Jan 2012 135,515 miles

Both drive belts cracked

Both front tracta seals damp

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 135,514 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Both drive belts cracked

Both front tracta seals damp

Both propshaft hardy spicer joints excessive movement

Front propshaft front hardy spicer joint collapsed

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 134,618 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 134,602 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 133,850 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 129,302 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 May 2009 129,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear axle pinion insecure and rear of prop u/j

Pass 28 May 2008 124,032 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 May 2008 124,032 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 118,891 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 113,632 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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B664 OFH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 B664 OFH, 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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B664 OFH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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