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B720 FOF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

192,063 mi
Last recorded192,063 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB720 FOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 192,063 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 192,060 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 188,861 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 188,750 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 186,348 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 183,762 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 183,716 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 180,657 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 180,652 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users floor panel not secure )needs welding ) (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

o/s swivel hub leaking

oil leaking badly ?

Fail 18 Mar 2016 180,577 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop missing ????????? (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced corroded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour faded (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing very bad oil leak ???????????????as cover and string at this moment in time not good (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

oil leaking badly ?

Pass 7 Mar 2015 177,344 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 173,561 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 168,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 163,484 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 158,139 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 152,640 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 152,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 146,084 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

drive train vry worn and noisey needs attention

n/side front hub leaking oil

Pass 10 Mar 2008 138,551 miles

Oil leak

drive train very worn and noisey needs attention soon

n/side front hub leaking oil

Fail 5 Mar 2008 135,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

alternator belt in very poor condtion

drive train very worn and noisey needs attention soon

n/side front hub leaking oil

Fail 8 Mar 2007 130,477 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 130,477 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 124,083 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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B720 FOF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 B720 FOF, 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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B720 FOF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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