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B693 GAW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,298 mi
Last recorded150,298 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB693 GAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 150,298 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 150,298 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 149,651 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn fuild around housing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

car very dirty

Pass 29 Oct 2020 147,692 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 146,186 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 146,186 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 142,234 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 141,229 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 139,412 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 132,863 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 129,411 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 125,011 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 210,791 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 205,766 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tractor seal leaking grease close to brake disc.

Fail 10 May 2011 205,758 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tractor seal leaking grease close to brake disc.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 194,164 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 179,926 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 179,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal ruber worn. n/s/f washer poor.

Pass 4 May 2006 162,060 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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B693 GAW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B693 GAW, 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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What year was B693 GAW registered?

B693 GAW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B693 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B693 GAW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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