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B787 PKS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,054 mi
Last recorded106,054 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB787 PKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 106,054 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak Rear diff propshaft seal ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 106,054 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipes on both front calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Bottom corner of battery box beside seatbelt mounting (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure top bolt loose (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both - wrong type of bulb fitted? (1.2.1f)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak Rear diff propshaft seal ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 105,324 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 105,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 105,018 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 105,018 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 104,789 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 103,707 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 103,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 102,098 miles

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

rear diff oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2011 102,098 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front diff noisey

rear diff oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 99,397 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 95,273 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 94,101 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 93,386 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (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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B787 PKS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B787 PKS, 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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B787 PKS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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