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B837 VWU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,374 mi
Last recorded27,374 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB837 VWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2018 27,374 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel drop arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 27,373 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 27,373 miles

both front swivel bearings have slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2016 26,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight play king pin

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 21,999 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in n/s/f lower king pin

Pass 30 Nov 2013 15,974 miles

oil leaks from engine and diffs

Pass 4 Dec 2012

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nsf chassis slightly corroded in the out rigger

nsf swivel joint slight play

osf swivel joint slight play

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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B837 VWU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 B837 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 B837 VWU registered?

B837 VWU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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