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B770 JCU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,493 mi
Last recorded136,493 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB770 JCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2019 136,493 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting A pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at bulk head within 30cm of brake master cylinder (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front snow plough mount fitted to front of vehicle

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole scuttle panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear hockey stick bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering swivel sphere has a slight oil leak

Nearside Front steering swivel sphere slightly worn

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front steering swivel sphere slightly worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear diff seal leaking oil slightly

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 136,069 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres have signs of perishing

exhaust tailpipe section corroded

offside front door a pillar corroded and holed

rear diff seal slight seap of oil

slight seap of oil from both front steering swivel spheres

Pass 1 Nov 2016 135,839 miles

exhaust tailpipe section corroded

rear diff has a slight seap

Nearside Front steering swivel joint has a slight seap of oil from a seal

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres outer sidewalls starting to perish and crack

Pass 8 Oct 2015 135,786 miles

Nearside Front steering pivot seal has slight leak

oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 7 Oct 2015 135,786 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front steering pivot seal has slight leak

oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 16 Oct 2014 135,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2014 135,721 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 135,204 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 132,370 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 131,014 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 130,967 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside hub seal damp

Pass 11 Mar 2010 129,176 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 129,175 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 126,102 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 122,339 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 119,560 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 119,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 118,215 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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B770 JCU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B770 JCU, 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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B770 JCU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 June 1985.

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