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B676 OVT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

133,748 mi
Last recorded133,748 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB676 OVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 133,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 133,310 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 133,310 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 131,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 131,148 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 131,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced passenger footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out Rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting point on the axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 130,572 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 130,347 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 130,084 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 129,605 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 129,178 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bump stop (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 129,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bump stop (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 128,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 126,491 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 11 Aug 2014 126,477 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 1 Aug 2013 124,832 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both chassid rails very rusty and thin

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 124,554 miles

chassis;suspenion and rear trailing arm mountings very rusty/corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 124,547 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

chassis;suspenion and rear trailing arm mountings very rusty/corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 124,451 miles

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

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

chassis and outriggers very rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 124,195 miles

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

both sides chassis rails very rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bullbar corroded

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 5 Aug 2010 124,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both sides chassis rails very rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bullbar corroded

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2009 123,362 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 123,360 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 122,757 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 122,754 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 122,241 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 120,954 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 120,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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B676 OVT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel 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 B676 OVT, 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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B676 OVT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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