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B795 VWU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,811 mi
Last recorded122,811 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB795 VWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2021 122,811 miles

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

n/s rear bump stop missing

slight leak from steering box

slight play in o/s pannard bush

Pass 2 May 2012 121,959 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 120,155 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 119,237 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 118,453 miles

prop union pin worn

Pass 12 Mar 2007 117,289 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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B795 VWU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B795 VWU, 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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What year was B795 VWU registered?

B795 VWU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1985.

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The MOT history for B795 VWU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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