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B703 UFK

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,772 mi
Last recorded129,772 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB703 UFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 129,772 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 245,131 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 245,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 244,190 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 243,367 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 240,803 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 238,505 miles

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

slight play in all four wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jan 2009 236,608 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 230,764 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 223,033 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 223,033 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 215,285 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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B703 UFK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B703 UFK, 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 B703 UFK registered?

B703 UFK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B703 UFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B703 UFK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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