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B815 OFH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,354 mi
Last recorded126,354 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB815 OFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 126,354 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 126,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 'A' frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box not properly attached nut missing (2.1.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2023 123,576 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 121,983 miles

vehicle built for challenge

Pass 17 Nov 2020 121,648 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 119,268 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 119,111 miles

Offside Rear heavy chassis corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2015 118,950 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear propshaft universal joint has slight free movement

Fail 19 Dec 2015 118,950 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp extinguished when stop lamps applied (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear propshaft universal joint has slight free movement

Pass 12 Dec 2014 118,541 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

vehicle has been modified from standard

Fail 12 Dec 2014 118,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

vehicle has been modified from standard

Pass 11 Jan 2014 116,062 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 113,279 miles

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

vehicle has been modified for off road use & is not in standard condition

Pass 21 Dec 2011 108,728 miles

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

vehicle has been modified in many areas & is in non-standard condition

Pass 31 Dec 2010 104,093 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 99,832 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 95,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside door mirror cracked but still providing view to rear

Pass 10 Jan 2009 95,542 miles

Oil leak

nearside door mirror cracked but still providing view to rear

Pass 7 Jan 2008 92,753 miles

n/s/f mirror glass has small crack

Pass 13 Jan 2007 62,019 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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B815 OFH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 B815 OFH, 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 B815 OFH registered?

B815 OFH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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