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B957 LLV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,950 mi
Last recorded113,950 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB957 LLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 113,950 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2008 113,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front swivel housings leaking slightly

door locks and catches stiff

o/s/r tyre beginning to crack

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2006 107,850 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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B957 LLV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 B957 LLV, 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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What year was B957 LLV registered?

B957 LLV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1985.

Is B957 LLV safe to buy?

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