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B840 BFJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

135,032 mi
Last recorded135,032 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB840 BFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2024 135,032 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced passenger floor has a hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Axle corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hub seal slight leak of grease

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Whole chassis corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 133,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 133,923 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 marked with chalk (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 132,940 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 132,940 miles

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected of front (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected of front (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 131,146 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 131,142 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shockabsober mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 130,011 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 130,011 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 129,515 miles

Oil leak ()

general corrision all over venicle

Fail 4 Dec 2017 129,507 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

general corrision all over venicle

Pass 30 Jun 2016 128,130 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 128,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative and rear (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 124,989 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2015 124,980 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 120,632 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 120,632 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 119,018 miles

O.s.r bump stop missing.

Fail 10 Jan 2013 119,018 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O.s.r bump stop missing.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 117,671 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 117,671 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 117,399 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 116,498 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 114,582 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 114,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear prop shaft not bolted tightly.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 113,828 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 112,204 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 112,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B840 BFJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B840 BFJ, 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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B840 BFJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1985.

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