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B730 WJX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,398 mi
Last recorded128,398 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB730 WJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 128,398 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear a frame ball uoint slight play

Fail 6 Mar 2015 128,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear a frame ball uoint slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2014 127,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 126,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 123,834 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 119,497 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 119,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 166,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 116,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Sep 2007 112,756 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Propshaft component defective

slight play in rear a frame ball joint

Pass 9 Sep 2006 107,921 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 107,902 miles

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

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

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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B730 WJX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B730 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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What year was B730 WJX registered?

B730 WJX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 1985.

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