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B922 EOV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

198,908 mi
Last recorded198,908 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB922 EOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 198,908 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 198,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 198,908 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed by sus mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure lower column to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn advise adjustment (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 198,463 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 198,462 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a fame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 196,995 miles

slight corrosion to chassis and body mountings

slight corrosion to middle out riggers

slight oil leak

slight oil leak from n/s/f swivel hub seal

Fail 12 Jul 2018 196,947 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to chassis and body mountings

slight corrosion to middle out riggers

slight oil leak

slight oil leak from n/s/f swivel hub seal

Fail 23 Apr 2018 196,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger corroded within 30cm of tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded and holed within 30cm of shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger corroded within 30cm of tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded and holed within 30cm of shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f battery tray/floor corroded just outside of prescribed area (5.2.6)

slight corrosion to chassis and body mountings

Pass 29 Mar 2017 195,415 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 195,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working constantly on (1.3.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front brake binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 193,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 192,499 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 192,499 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 190,802 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 188,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

chassis covered in thick black undersill checked as good as ppossible

Pass 2 Apr 2012 188,004 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 187,317 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 178,460 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2010 178,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2009 176,616 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 176,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

gas leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 176,220 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 176,212 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 176,196 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside 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)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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)

chassis in very poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2006 174,853 miles

chassis all over in poor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2006 174,851 miles

Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

battery carrier has excessive corrosion

chassis all over in poor condition

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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B922 EOV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 B922 EOV, 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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B922 EOV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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