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B803 CHD

1985 Land Rover Defender

Bronze Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,579 mi
Last recorded111,579 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB803 CHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 111,579 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 111,356 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 110,885 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 109,411 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 109,401 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 106,298 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 103,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 101,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 99,806 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 99,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 98,444 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering fluid leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 95,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 91,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 89,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 89,181 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B803 CHD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Bronze with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B803 CHD, 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 B803 CHD registered?

B803 CHD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 July 1985.

Is B803 CHD safe to buy?

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