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B749 KNJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

155,996 mi
Last recorded155,996 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB749 KNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2014 155,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2013 155,288 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 155,287 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2012 153,626 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 151,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2011 151,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 150,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2010 150,094 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 146,185 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front wing damaged, but no sharp edges

Fail 12 May 2009 146,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front wing damaged, but no sharp edges

Fail 12 May 2008 144,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 144,506 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 141,338 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 137,773 miles

Centre Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 137,773 miles

Centre Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly 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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B749 KNJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 B749 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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What year was B749 KNJ registered?

B749 KNJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1985.

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