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B711 SVU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

8,496 mi
Last recorded8,496 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB711 SVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 8,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 8,493 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 8,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 8,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 8,376 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 8,365 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tank mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 8,238 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 8,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 8,216 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 8,216 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 7,990 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 7,990 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 7,412 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 7,354 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 6,933 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 6,328 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 5,656 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 5,656 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 4,588 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 3,950 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 3,949 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 3,246 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 3,241 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 108,478 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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B711 SVU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 B711 SVU, 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 B711 SVU registered?

B711 SVU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B711 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B711 SVU shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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