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B952 TCJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,460 mi
Last recorded81,460 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB952 TCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 81,460 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 81,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs

Fail 1 Feb 2023 81,181 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance not tested no hand brake (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle mount joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached drop arm joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 81,166 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both front brakes. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Steering arm loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Handbrake inoperative. (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint above rear axle on 'A' Frame. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Control arm bolt loose. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Bearing worn on front axle and leaking oil.

Engine oil on minimum

Exhaust fumes exiting on passenger side of vehicle

Front prop rear universal joint worn.

Nearside Rear Control arm bush worn.

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

Rear prop rear universal joint worn.

Steering control arm bush worn

Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,131 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Aug 2018 81,131 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2017 80,880 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 80,421 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 80,421 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,076 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 79,076 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,201 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,376 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 75,376 miles

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 69,174 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 69,174 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 May 2008 64,607 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 63,748 miles

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

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

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

both front hub seals leaking

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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B952 TCJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 B952 TCJ, 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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B952 TCJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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