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B718 JYJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

134,524 mi
Last recorded134,524 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB718 JYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2023 134,524 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to damage on wing etc (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Hazards not working

Offside Front Damaged

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub leaking onto wheel face (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross beam by A frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear floor strengtheners corroded/deteriorated

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Underside covered in paint/under seal

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 130,273 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub leaking onto wheel face (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

nearside front hub seal leaking

underside covered in underseal/paint and corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2022 130,264 miles

Fuel hose leaking leak off pipe back to filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking injector pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub leaking onto wheel face (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

nearside front hub seal leaking

underside covered in underseal/paint and corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 127,943 miles

NSF hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 127,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis. marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis. marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

NSF hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 126,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 126,045 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body corrosion underside of vehicle

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 125,095 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 125,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 124,065 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 122,208 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 122,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

bonnet safty catch not working

Pass 29 Feb 2012 120,934 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

not able to check all main brake pipe for corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2012 120,932 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

not able to check all main brake pipe for corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2011 119,542 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 118,476 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 116,597 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 116,561 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 114,163 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 114,163 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 112,764 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 112,764 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 111,610 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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B718 JYJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 B718 JYJ, 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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B718 JYJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1985.

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