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B709 AYB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,394 mi
Last recorded92,394 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB709 AYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 92,394 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 92,305 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 92,255 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 92,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 92,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 92,252 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level too low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside side repeater not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 92,241 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 92,235 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bolt missing offside front hub

Hazard lights not working

Pass 27 Feb 2017 91,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

anti roll cage support mounts insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2017 91,976 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

anti roll cage support mounts insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2015 91,900 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 91,900 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 91,516 miles

Bolt missing offside front hub

Both rear body mountings insecure

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 91,514 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Bolt missing offside front hub

Both rear body mountings insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 91,023 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 91,023 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012

chip in screen

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all other tyres perished

Fail 28 Jan 2012

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all other tyres perished

chip in screen

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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B709 AYB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc 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 B709 AYB, 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 B709 AYB registered?

B709 AYB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 April 1985.

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