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B921 SVU

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,026 mi
Last recorded139,026 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2006
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB921 SVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2006 139,026 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2006 139,026 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 138,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all over body rust

Pass 19 Oct 2005 136,772 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 136,610 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 136,610 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

n/ s/r chassis holed

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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B921 SVU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B921 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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What year was B921 SVU registered?

B921 SVU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 1985.

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