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B876 PKS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,019 mi
Last recorded98,019 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB876 PKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 98,019 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 97,704 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 97,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front hubs weeping slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2019 96,316 miles

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

all 4 tyres are perished in treads

o/s/f floor pan has slight corrosion

rear body support panel is corroded

small hole in n/s/r chassis above bump stop

Fail 8 Apr 2019 96,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper bushes (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all 4 tyres are perished in treads

o/s/f floor pan has slight corrosion

rear body support panel is corroded

small hole in n/s/r chassis above bump stop

Pass 25 May 2018 93,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

floor support members badly rusted centre and rear

n/s/f hub weeping oil

Fail 22 May 2018 93,266 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Sound deadening material insecure by pedals (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s and o/s (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured rear and on n/s/r chassis (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

floor support members badly rusted centre and rear

n/s/f hub weeping oil

n/s/r brake binding on

Pass 19 Feb 2016 92,927 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 92,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 92,416 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 92,403 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 91,688 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s rear chassis getting corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2014 91,688 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s rear chassis getting corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2013 89,426 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear chassis sections are weak above bump stops

rear brake pipes are lightly rusted

Pass 28 Feb 2012 97,967 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 87,967 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 86,870 miles

rear diff o/s & n/s seals leaking

Fail 18 Feb 2011 86,866 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear diff o/s & n/s seals leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2009 85,921 miles

intermitant fault with lights /washers

slight corrosion at bump stops

slight play parking brake

Pass 24 Sep 2008 82,692 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2008 82,692 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2007 79,385 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside chassis slightly corroded

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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B876 PKS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B876 PKS, 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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B876 PKS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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