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B775 MPA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

115,714 mi
Last recorded115,714 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB775 MPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 115,714 miles

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH CHASSIS RAILS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 115,594 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 115,577 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 115,565 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

HAZARD FITTED AND NOT WORKING

N/S/R HUB SEAL LEAKING

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 115,252 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 114,996 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear steel brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Chassis corrosion throughout vehicle

Hazard warning lights not working, vehicle pre 86

Main beam tell tale not working, vehicle pre 86

Fail 16 Jun 2021 114,987 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping Steering box leaking (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear steel brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Chassis corrosion throughout vehicle

Hazard warning lights not working, vehicle pre 86

Main beam tell tale not working, vehicle pre 86

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Indicator repeater insecure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner wall perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both front hubs leaking , also N/S/R hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 114,762 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 114,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

bonnet catch inopertive

Fail 5 Sep 2018 114,344 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

bonnet catch inopertive

Pass 6 Sep 2017 114,048 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE VERY BADLY PERISHED AND SPLIT

Central Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

REAR FOG LIGHT LENS IS CRACKED

VEHICLE COVERED IN MUD AT TIME OF INSPECTION

Pass 2 Sep 2016 113,706 miles

Engine running very weak

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Signs of front brake inbalance

Top Mountings of both front shocks corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2016 113,706 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine running very weak

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Signs of front brake inbalance

Top Mountings of both front shocks corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 113,389 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Sep 2015 113,382 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2014 112,961 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 112,957 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 112,538 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 112,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres perished slightly

front prop UJ damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2012 112,022 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres perished slightly

front prop UJ damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2011 111,394 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 11,391 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 110,464 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 109,543 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 108,365 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Centre seat belt stalk shroud deteriorating/half missing

Corrosion starting to show in nearside front floor pan

Front of fuel tank damp no visable signs of a leak

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight play in steering column u/js

Fail 18 Aug 2008 108,350 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Centre seat belt stalk shroud deteriorating/half missing

Corrosion starting to show in nearside front floor pan

Front of fuel tank damp no visable signs of a leak

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

Nearside exterior mirror glass missing

Rear differential bearing has slight play.

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight play in steering column u/js

Pass 12 Sep 2007 106,950 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal rubber wearing

front propshaft u/j at transfer box worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake drums distorted--flutuation on brake reading-20-30kg each side

slight play in steering column lower u/j at steering box

Pass 21 Aug 2006 105,465 miles

both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

front proipshaft sliding joint gaiter split

rear differential oil seal leaking

rear flexible brake hose perished

rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2005 102,924 miles

exhaust front pipe is loose at manifold joint.

nearside door mirror is cracked.

offside repeater lens faded.

rear number plate in poor condition.

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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B775 MPA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 B775 MPA, 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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B775 MPA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 1985.

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