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B737 KNJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,633 mi
Last recorded60,633 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB737 KNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 60,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush under front axle worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section leading to rear axle flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose section of mounting area crossmember corroded heavily at each end to chassis above rear axle but fuel tank secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 57,564 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 46,682 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 36,100 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play at steering box pinion (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,968 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 27,965 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear passenger door hinge insecure Rear door (6.2.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 22,462 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion in front of rear axle and engine oil leak (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 8,117 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 3,036 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 368,675 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion of rear crossmember away from prescribed areas

Pass 1 Oct 2011 368,182 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2010 355,822 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 350,432 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 350,335 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 336,669 miles

play in off side & near side steering colume universal joints

play in off side swivel joint bearings

Fail 9 Jun 2008 336,668 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

play in off side & near side steering colume universal joints

play in off side swivel joint bearings

Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,689 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 318,521 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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B737 KNJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B737 KNJ, 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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B737 KNJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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