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B715 MSM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,211 mi
Last recorded135,211 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB715 MSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 135,211 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 135,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 134,622 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 133,850 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 133,129 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 133,111 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 132,862 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2009 132,538 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 131,876 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 131,529 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 131,508 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

first propshaft gaiter split

Pass 27 Mar 2006 130,866 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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B715 MSM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B715 MSM, 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 B715 MSM registered?

B715 MSM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 February 1985.

Is B715 MSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B715 MSM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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