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B988 WSN

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,187 mi
Last recorded115,187 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB988 WSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 115,187 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Floor / foot well slight corrosion

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 115,084 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lower end (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 115,084 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lower end (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 114,737 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 112,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front most (2.2.B.1f)

both rear hubs damp

Fail 20 Jan 2017 112,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front most (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear hubs damp

Pass 5 Feb 2016 104,925 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 101,246 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 101,223 miles

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 100,633 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 100,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 100,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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B988 WSN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B988 WSN, 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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B988 WSN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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