MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,323 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
chassiss difficult to assess correctley due to extensive bitumen covering
front hub bolt missing
slight wear in steering box drop arm bush
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B983 VAT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B983 VAT, 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 B983 VAT registered?
B983 VAT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1985.
Is B983 VAT safe to buy?
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