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B92 NRY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,846 mi
Last recorded97,846 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB92 NRY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 97,846 miles

Front Differential Pinion Bearing worn

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tubular Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Support Bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tubular Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Differential Pinion Bearing Worn

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear universal joint of propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 97,837 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both shockers corroded and reduced function (5.3.2 (d))

Rear rear brakes are binding

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both side runners are rotten and likely to fall off

Pass 16 Apr 2019 97,785 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 97,785 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 97,733 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front inners and outers (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 97,733 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking Front to rear brake pipe at rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front inners and outers (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and dust shield rotten (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and dust shield rotten (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion entire rear section of ladder frame (6.1.A.1)

both side steps are rotten but still secure

Pass 24 Mar 2016 97,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear hub bearing cap missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise rear near side hub cap missing

Fail 29 Sep 2014 97,192 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise rear near side hub cap missing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 96,392 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2012 96,392 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 95,516 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 95,481 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 94,855 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 94,095 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 94,095 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 92,281 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 91,472 miles

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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B92 NRY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B92 NRY, 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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B92 NRY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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