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B943 OCC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,744 mi
Last recorded87,744 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB943 OCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 87,744 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable slight play in uj (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 87,705 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,640 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 87,232 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 87,232 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2011 87,110 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 9 Jun 2011 87,106 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 May 2010 86,549 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 May 2010 86,547 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2009 85,778 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 85,009 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

offside front hub has a slight oil leak

Pass 30 May 2007 84,222 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 84,164 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 83,640 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 83,640 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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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B943 OCC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B943 OCC, 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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B943 OCC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1985.

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