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B77 AYA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

206,327 mi
Last recorded206,327 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB77 AYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2019 206,327 miles

Brake performance not tested oil leaking on floor (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission both front hub seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting all outriggers holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to chassis holed insecure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis front to rear heavly corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to chassis holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear chassis corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2016 204,483 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

various slight corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2015 201,527 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 198,367 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 198,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 194,352 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

chassis corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 187,077 miles

oil pressure switch leaking

play in offside pan hard rod

Fail 17 May 2011 186,750 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil pressure switch leaking

play in offside pan hard rod

Pass 1 Jun 2010 181,443 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 181,248 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 175,158 miles

both front forward trailing arm bushes near wear limit

corrosion on nearside rear chassis leg

corrosion on offside front and rear out riggers

freeplay in steering close to limit

oil pressure switch leaking

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

wear in both rear lower shock absorber bushes

Fail 8 Jun 2009 175,112 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

both front forward trailing arm bushes near wear limit

corrosion on nearside rear chassis leg

corrosion on offside front and rear out riggers

freeplay in steering close to limit

oil pressure switch leaking

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

wear in both rear lower shock absorber bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2008 171,650 miles

front uj u/s

Pass 27 Sep 2006 168,270 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 168,270 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift in steering box shaft

Pass 19 Oct 2005 162,169 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 162,152 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)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers footwell holed

front prop front u/j worn

n/s rear halfshaft leaking

rear prop splines worn

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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B77 AYA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 B77 AYA, 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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B77 AYA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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