MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,207 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front diff oil leak
rear prop bolt missing
rear prop worn
tyres protrude past arches
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
front diff oil leak
rear prop bolt missing
rear prop worn
tyres protrude past arches
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
front arm bolts short
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
leak on front diff
leak on steering box
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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B709 FAM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FAM, 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 FAM registered?
B709 FAM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1985.
Is B709 FAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for B709 FAM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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