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B907 UUM

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

130,589 mi
Last recorded130,589 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB907 UUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 130,589 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 130,589 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 130,536 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 130,536 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 130,517 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 130,517 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 134,571 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 81,029 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 124,880 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

both front brake flexi hoses slight perishing

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

n/s/r shock light misting of oil

surface corrosion to o/s/r disc

Fail 10 Oct 2014 124,880 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

both front brake flexi hoses slight perishing

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

n/s/r shock light misting of oil

surface corrosion to o/s/r disc

Pass 12 Oct 2013 120,683 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface corrosion to o/s/r disc

Fail 4 Oct 2013 120,618 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface corrosion to o/s/r disc

Pass 28 Sep 2012 115,533 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

o/s/f floor pan heavily corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2012 115,529 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f floor pan heavily corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2011 109,818 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front flexis starting to crack

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

slight seep from steering box

Fail 13 Oct 2011 109,818 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front flexis starting to crack

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

slight seep from steering box

Pass 11 Oct 2010 104,023 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 103,836 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

slight seepage from steering box

Fail 6 Oct 2009 98,377 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 6 Oct 2009 98,377 miles

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 16 Oct 2008 92,416 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 89,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 89,767 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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B907 UUM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 B907 UUM, 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 B907 UUM registered?

B907 UUM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B907 UUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B907 UUM shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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