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B740 KNJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,815 mi
Last recorded203,815 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB740 KNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 203,815 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 203,506 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 203,234 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 203,113 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 202,839 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 202,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 201,999 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 200,327 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 198,157 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 198,149 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 196,788 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 196,788 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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B740 KNJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel 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 B740 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B740 KNJ registered?

B740 KNJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1985.

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