MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,558 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear axle bump stops slightly corroded
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear axle bump stops slightly corroded
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nsr tyre has split in inner side wall but not deep enough to expose cords
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nsr tyre has split in inner side wall but not deep enough to expose cords
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Corrosion by nearside rear and offside rear body mountings.
Corrosion by nearside rear and offside rear body mountings.
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all four front hockey stick bushes starting to deteriorate
Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
n/s front outrigger slightly corroded
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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B689 HBR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 B689 HBR, 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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B689 HBR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 July 1985.
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