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B993 GCF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,790 mi
Last recorded145,790 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB993 GCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 145,790 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 245,088 miles

Front front diff has slight leak

Nearside Front front nearside brake pipe to caliper routed slightly close to front suspension

Nearside Front nearside front hub slightly moist slight leak of grease

Pass 9 Feb 2010 14,538 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 14,538 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

no grease in peop shaft joints also transfere box & front diff oil leaks.

power steering & clutch fluids low.

rear exhaust bkt crushed holding ex against chassis.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 139,558 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 139,588 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad oil leak on engine

Fail 5 Jan 2009 139,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 137,263 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 134,014 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

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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B993 GCF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 B993 GCF, 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 B993 GCF registered?

B993 GCF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B993 GCF safe to buy?

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