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B739 KNJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

195,310 mi
Last recorded195,310 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB739 KNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 195,310 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2021 195,297 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 193,962 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 193,962 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside battery tray corroded

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 193,944 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside battery tray corroded

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 189,939 miles

Engine and transmission are leaking oil.

Fail 16 Apr 2019 189,932 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit exceeding plate value of 0.97 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by the anti roll bar mounting area has corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ALL offside rear lamp lenses are fading in colour

Engine and transmission are leaking oil.

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 186,920 miles

Front and rear door hinges are worn

Front propshaft front U/J appears worn. Rust stained

Fuel injectors appear wet.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens colour is fading (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lens colour is fading (1.1.A.3e)

Steering column - U/J is fouling a air hose when turned

Fail 27 Mar 2018 186,912 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from a central joint (7.1.2)

Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside mounting bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking on the offside of the engine. possibly from the lift pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poor (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting bracket corroded through and is now distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front and rear door hinges are worn

Front propshaft front U/J appears worn. Rust stained

Fuel injectors appear wet.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens colour is fading (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lens colour is fading (1.1.A.3e)

Steering column - U/J is fouling a air hose when turned

Pass 21 Apr 2017 182,554 miles

engine leaking oil

front brake pipes that run behind spring turrets corroded slightly

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

Fail 20 Apr 2017 182,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis crossmember corroded to excess at offside mounting point for rear axle support front mounting (upper arm on top of diff). (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer chassis rail corroded with in 30cm of shock upper mounting (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear chassis outrigger corroded (6.1.B.2)

engine leaking oil

front brake pipes that run behind spring turrets corroded slightly

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 28 Apr 2016 180,178 miles

Both front inner brake pads worn near limit.

Diesel tank stained at front edge, but no leak at time of test.

Nearside front wheel bearing noisey/rough near limit.

Offside front wheel just touching radius arm on right hand lock.

Offside rear seat belt twisted and slow to return.

Rear bump stops missing.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 180,178 miles

Metal brake pipe at offside front, behind turret corroding.

Nearside front outrigger corroding thin on front face near chassis.

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside rear tyre perishing cracking in tread, wire not visible but must be close.

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

Rear bump stops misssing.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 180,178 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Metal brake pipe at offside front, behind turret corroding.

Nearside front outrigger corroding thin on front face near chassis.

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside rear tyre perishing cracking in tread, wire not visible but must be close.

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

Rear bump stops misssing.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 180,178 miles

All 4 tyres are cracked to the very limit!

corrosion has begun on the body and underside in various places

Pass 20 Sep 2013 180,178 miles

Nearside front brake pipe is corroded and nearing limits.

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED TO THE LIMITS

rear glow plug not connected.

Fail 13 Sep 2013 180,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake pipe is corroded and nearing limits.

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED TO THE LIMITS

rear glow plug not connected.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 180,178 miles

Offside floor / seat box base badly corroded through.

Offside rear passenger door can not be opend from the inside.

Offside transfer box rubber mounting going soft ( oil contaminated )

Rear anti roll bar drop links slightly worn.

Slight corrosion to nearside front chassis rail ( near to tie rod mounting )

Fail 1 Aug 2012 180,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside floor / seat box base badly corroded through.

Offside rear passenger door can not be opend from the inside.

Offside transfer box rubber mounting going soft ( oil contaminated )

Rear anti roll bar drop links slightly worn.

Slight corrosion to nearside front chassis rail ( near to tie rod mounting )

Pass 3 Aug 2011 180,178 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis rail at coil spring frame mounting points

No.4 glow plug wire insecure to plug.

Slight play in offside rear hub bearing.

Some play in nearside front hun swivel housing top pin/bush.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 180,178 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis rail at coil spring frame mounting points

No.4 glow plug wire insecure to plug.

Slight play in offside rear hub bearing.

Some play in nearside front hun swivel housing top pin/bush.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 180,178 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 180,178 miles

ALL FRONT AXLE SUPPORT BUSHES WORN TO THE LIMIT.

ALTERNATOR LIGHT SHOWS ON DASH AND A ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL DETECTED UNDER BONNET IN ALTERNATOR AREA.

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN NEAR LIMIT.

REAR NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 180,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

ALL FRONT AXLE SUPPORT BUSHES WORN TO THE LIMIT.

ALTERNATOR LIGHT SHOWS ON DASH AND A ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL DETECTED UNDER BONNET IN ALTERNATOR AREA.

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN NEAR LIMIT.

REAR NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 180,178 miles

chassis corroded slightly in places.

front axle locating bushes worn slightly.

near side rear tyre has a cut in the tread near limit.

off side headlamp reflector poor and both lens loose.

off side rear seat belt retracting weak.

rear no plate in poor condition.

Fail 1 Aug 2008 180,178 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis corroded slightly in places.

front axle locating bushes worn slightly.

near side rear tyre has a cut in the tread near limit.

off side headlamp reflector poor and both lens loose.

off side rear seat belt retracting weak.

rear no plate in poor condition.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 180,178 miles

see VT32 200875407205

Fail 24 Jul 2007 180,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Corrosion to chassis at offside rear ( at inner wheel arch) body resting point.

Minor exhaust leaks on system

Slight play in steering drop arm ball joint.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 176,252 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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B739 KNJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 B739 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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B739 KNJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1985.

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