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B804 ACW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

220,387 mi
Last recorded220,387 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB804 ACW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 220,387 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 218,505 miles

Both Rear Hubs Leaking

Nearside Front Seat Carrier & Under Floor Pan Corroding

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump Stop Missing

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 215,776 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 213,864 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis heavily repaired

o/s/r & n/s/r hub oil seals weeping

Pass 22 Nov 2019 208,930 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 208,870 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 206,309 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2017 203,418 miles

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2016 203,404 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint rear prop uj loose (2.4.G.4b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded battery tray corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 196,424 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 191,673 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 191,672 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 189,453 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 189,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 185,761 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 183,599 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 183,594 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 181,508 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 181,421 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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B804 ACW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B804 ACW, 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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B804 ACW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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