MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
both front swivel housings damp
front diff damp
steering slightly stiff
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
all tyres perished
bushes in both rear axle tie bars slightly worn
power steering pump noisy
slight oil leak from offside rear hub
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
all tyres perished
power steering pump noisy
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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B781 BWO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 B781 BWO, 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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B781 BWO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1985.
Is B781 BWO safe to buy?
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