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B783 ODD

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

23,568 mi
Last recorded23,568 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB783 ODD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 23,568 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Hub seal slight leak

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 23,568 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Left hand indicator bring on right hand aswell (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting on axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Hub seal slight leak

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 23,568 miles

Front Wipers Slightly Obstructing Drivers View

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 23,568 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wipers Slightly Obstructing Drivers View

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 23,568 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 23,568 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 23,563 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end modified such that the steering is adversely affected touching sump guard bracket (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear steering tie bars split pins missing

Pass 30 Nov 2018 23,568 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Fail 20 Nov 2018 23,568 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog light lens broken

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear rearprop shaft u j joints worn

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 23,483 miles

All shock absorber rubbers slightly perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Slight power steering oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2016 23,483 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2015 23,313 miles

Front tyres slightly perrished

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2015 23,313 miles

Front tyres slightly perrished

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 230,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 230,244 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 226,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper blade torn

Fail 5 Sep 2013 226,984 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Apr 2012 226,395 miles

front number plate damaged

front panhard rod bushes worn

front prop rear uj worn

general underside corrosion (been welded in places)

slight leak offside front hub seal

Pass 16 Apr 2011 224,199 miles

Oil leak

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

both front tractor joints weeping oil

front to rear chassis rails poor condition

o/s front metal brake pipe poor condition

rear vprop uj worn and rear diff worn

Fail 11 Apr 2011 224,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Oil leak

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

both front tractor joints weeping oil

front to rear chassis rails poor condition

o/s front metal brake pipe poor condition

rear vprop uj worn and rear diff worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 214,849 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 204,933 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 204,958 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 196,649 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 188,136 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 187,880 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 178,814 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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B783 ODD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 B783 ODD, 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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B783 ODD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1985.

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