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B967 CBO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

317,719 mi
Last recorded317,719 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB967 CBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 317,719 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 317,719 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 317,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 317,100 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 314,963 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 314,953 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 310,917 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 310,917 miles

Oil leak ()

chassis covered in under seal

exhaust insecure at rear

front number plate loose

general under body corrosion

slight play in steering joints

suspension bushes deterioated

Pass 23 Sep 2016 310,573 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 310,573 miles

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

Front Axle beam cracked corroded (2.5.A.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 308,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres perished

Fail 23 Oct 2013 308,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres perished

Pass 10 Oct 2012 307,322 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 307,301 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

ns floor holed by corosion

Pass 14 Sep 2011 306,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

both doorsteps slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills,outersills and floors slightly corroded

oil around engine,tranfer box and gearbox

rear diff casing corroded and leaking oil

several stonechips in windscreen

Fail 12 Sep 2011 306,424 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

both doorsteps slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills,outersills and floors slightly corroded

oil around engine,tranfer box and gearbox

rear diff casing corroded and leaking oil

several stonechips in windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2010 302,283 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front discs slighty corroded

offside rear top shocker casing corroded

oil leak around engine, gearbox and transfer box

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Jul 2010 302,270 miles

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

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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front discs slighty corroded

offside rear top shocker casing corroded

oil leak around engine, gearbox and transfer box

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2009 290,923 miles

fog light switch requires attention soon

hazzard switch requires attention soon

nearside number plate light dim

offside fog light dim

offside rear sidelight slightly discoloured

oil leak

rear crossmember slightly corroded

slight weap of power steering fluid around steering box

Pass 21 Jul 2008 279,745 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front floors holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

several corosion spots showing

Pass 5 Jul 2007 265,567 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear chassis rail by body mounting corroded

repaires heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Jul 2007 265,552 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear chassis rail by body mounting corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2006 252,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 252,750 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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B967 CBO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B967 CBO, 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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B967 CBO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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