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B944 CFM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

183,899 mi
Last recorded183,899 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB944 CFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 183,899 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 179,490 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four coil springs corroded

bonnet locking mechanism loose

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

floor-pan around o/s seatbelt anchor point corroded

front brake discs corroding

n/s and o/s wiper blades deteriorating

n/s seatbelt operation slightly rough

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s and n/s door frames heavily corroded

o/s door inner handle worn

o/s/f floor pan corroded and holed. [not in pre-scribed area]

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damp on power steering pipes

steering columb switches loose

vehicle chassis heavily corroded and previously reapaired in several places

Fail 6 Dec 2013 179,490 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four coil springs corroded

bonnet locking mechanism loose

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

floor-pan around o/s seatbelt anchor point corroded

front brake discs corroding

n/s and o/s wiper blades deteriorating

n/s seatbelt operation slightly rough

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s and n/s door frames heavily corroded

o/s door inner handle worn

o/s/f floor pan corroded and holed. [not in pre-scribed area]

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

steering columb switches loose

vehicle chassis heavily corroded and previously reapaired in several places

Pass 5 Feb 2010 148,540 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

both wipers torn slightly

brake pedal has long travel brakes working fine

front prop rear joint bolt loose

handbrake lever has long travel working fine

Fail 27 Jan 2010 148,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

both wipers torn slightly

brake pedal has long travel brakes working fine

front prop rear joint bolt loose

handbrake lever has long travel working fine

Pass 5 Dec 2008 133,597 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 5 Dec 2008 133,597 miles

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Nov 2007 122,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in top uj joint

Fail 19 Nov 2007 122,475 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft component defective

slight play in top uj joint

Pass 6 Dec 2006 111,751 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

chassis plate missing

n/s/f hubseal leaking slightly

track bar bent

Fail 1 Nov 2006 111,643 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

chassis plate missing

n/s/f hubseal leaking slightly

track bar bent

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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B944 CFM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 B944 CFM, 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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B944 CFM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1985.

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