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B731 LPN

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

257,134 mi
Last recorded257,134 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB731 LPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 257,134 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 257,134 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 257,134 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2016 254,311 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 249,755 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 243,209 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 235,997 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 230,513 miles

All chassis and underside painted not allowing inspection

Nearside aim slightly poor

Pass 28 Oct 2010 225,031 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 222,459 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 221,964 miles

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

air filter insecure

battery box corroding

extensive chassis repairs to centre and rear box sections

nearside front foot floor pan insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2007 221,964 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

air filter insecure

battery box corroding

extensive chassis repairs to centre and rear box sections

nearside front foot floor pan insecure

Fail 27 May 2006 190,758 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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B731 LPN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B731 LPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B731 LPN registered?

B731 LPN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1985.

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The MOT history for B731 LPN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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