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B947 VVM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

194,596 mi
Last recorded194,596 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB947 VVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 194,596 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 194,389 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 194,256 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 193,595 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 193,385 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 193,072 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre uneven wear to tread

corrosion to rear under body

Pass 22 Mar 2018 192,312 miles

dampness to front diff

Fail 21 Mar 2018 192,289 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement at axle and bolt lose (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure a frame front bolts loes (2.4.G.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dampness to front diff

Pass 31 Mar 2017 192,048 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 191,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 191,154 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 185,259 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 176,310 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 168,578 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 161,728 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to chassis at rear

front and rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 155,562 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight oil leaks from engine, gearbox and front and rear diffs

steering feels slightly rough when rotated

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Aug 2008 148,044 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cuts to front tyre treads

dampness around nsf tractor joint

general corrosion to chassis sections and signs of repair to osf chassis

general corrosion to floor pan

slight water damage to rear no. plate

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 30 Jul 2008 148,004 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cuts to front tyre treads

dampness around nsf tractor joint

general corrosion to chassis sections and signs of repair to osf chassis

general corrosion to floor pan

slight water damage to rear no. plate

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Jul 2008 147,773 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

advance movement in both front rear drag links needs attention asap

chassis corroded

exahust corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front wipers poor needs attention

stone chips in windscreen

welding repairs to chassis and floor pans

Pass 4 Jun 2007 139,550 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

slight corrosin to chassis

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

Fail 24 May 2007 139,475 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 24 Mar 2006 132,740 miles

some play steering box drop arm ball joint

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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B947 VVM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B947 VVM, 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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B947 VVM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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