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B776 UCK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,206 mi
Last recorded119,206 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB776 UCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 119,206 miles

Offside Rear Lower shock bush splitting

engine oil leak

front and rear suspension balljoint rubbers splitting

general under body corrosion and holes not in prescribed area

Fail 8 Dec 2015 119,205 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower shock bush splitting

engine oil leak

front and rear suspension balljoint rubbers splitting

general under body corrosion and holes not in prescribed area

Pass 18 Nov 2014 115,919 miles

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

Oil leak

all four tyres perished

drivers floorpan corroded

general corrosion to vehicle

nearside "battery" box corroded

nearside rear floorpan corroded

offside front hub leaking slightly

offside rear brake pipe/hose slightly insecure

Fail 18 Nov 2014 115,917 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

all four tyres perished

drivers floorpan corroded

general corrosion to vehicle

nearside "battery" box corroded

nearside rear floorpan corroded

offside front hub leaking slightly

offside rear brake pipe/hose slightly insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2013 114,710 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

front middle seat belt missing

slight oil leakage from both front hubs

Fail 26 Nov 2013 114,709 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

front middle seat belt missing

slight oil leakage from both front hubs

Pass 12 Dec 2011 112,378 miles

Oil leak

both wiper blades split at ends

drivers side mirror loose

rear axle a frame suspension joint gaiter split

Fail 8 Dec 2011 112,369 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both wiper blades split at ends

drivers side mirror loose

rear axle a frame suspension joint gaiter split

Pass 19 Oct 2010 110,760 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 110,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear hub oil seals leaking

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 109,401 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 107,643 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 107,616 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 105,556 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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B776 UCK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B776 UCK, 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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B776 UCK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1985.

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