MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,944 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking top of steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight smell of gas no leak detected
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight smell of gas no leak detected
power steering pipes corroded
Oil leak
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal rubber worn
exhaust fouling on chassis
n/s/f axle swivel ball has a slight leak of oil/grease
n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal rubber worn
exhaust fouling on chassis
n/s/f axle swivel ball has a slight leak of oil/grease
n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
power steering pipes corroded
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all tyres have some cracks too sidewalls and tread
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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B729 WJX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 B729 WJX, 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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B729 WJX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1985.
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