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B86 ODL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Lpg 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,864 mi
Last recorded154,864 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB86 ODL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 154,864 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 154,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 154,484 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 152,723 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 152,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 149,565 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coolent leak

Fail 21 Nov 2015 149,565 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 146,667 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 145,021 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 145,021 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 142,852 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 142,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 140,010 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 138,027 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 134,526 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 134,526 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

n/s/r halfshaft bolt loose

Fail 26 Jan 2007 134,519 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

handbrake release button compromised by radio fitment.

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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B86 ODL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 B86 ODL, 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 B86 ODL registered?

B86 ODL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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