MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
252,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
(strong advise) both front tyres worn onto 1.6mm min tread leval.
chassis and body badly coroded,not in prescribed areas.
offside rear shocker damp
oil leak on engine.
rear section of exhaust badly coroded.
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
non obligatory mirror damaged
oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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B859 MLY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 B859 MLY, 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 42 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 B859 MLY registered?
B859 MLY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1984.
Is B859 MLY safe to buy?
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