MOT Status
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192,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint perished and splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both front hobs leaking
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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B813 DVW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 B813 DVW, 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 B813 DVW registered?
B813 DVW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1985.
Is B813 DVW safe to buy?
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