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B894 SVU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

120,181 mi
Last recorded120,181 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB894 SVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 120,181 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 9 Jan 2019 120,089 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 233,652 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 233,625 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 225,471 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 225,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis torsion bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 216,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 216,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 207,071 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 206,986 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 199,200 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 199,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 190,574 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 190,449 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 181,048 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 181,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 173,098 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 172,907 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 164,971 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 164,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 159,205 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fail 28 Sep 2007 159,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Pass 2 Oct 2006 148,583 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 148,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight lift in rear axel A fram joint

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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B894 SVU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 B894 SVU, 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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B894 SVU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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