MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,229 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Cracking to tyres
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))
chassis rust
Rust to suspension mounts
Slight marks to seat belts
Two types of head lamp
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front eather side of the brake hoses ie 4 brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rust to suspension mounts
Slight marks to seat belts
Two types of head lamp
ENGINE OIL LEAKS
O/S/R bump stop damaged
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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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B706 CVL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 B706 CVL, 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 B706 CVL registered?
B706 CVL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.
Is B706 CVL safe to buy?
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