MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,298 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
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))
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
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))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front tractor seal leaking grease close to brake disc.
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.
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.
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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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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