MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in coil spring mount area. as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded and weak. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Shock mount cone corroded as marked. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened X 2 on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt On A Frame. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated Axle seal leaking. (1.1.14 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On A Frame area. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside front outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tank mount area
Rear Stop lamp not working X 2 Pos switch at fault (1.2.1b)
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering as marked DONE (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis rail as marked DONE (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front axle swivel leaking oil.
Rear tyres cracked
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front axle swivel leaking oil.
Rear tyres cracked
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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B713 VOR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 B713 VOR, 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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B713 VOR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.
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