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B995 GCF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

214,823 mi
Last recorded214,823 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB995 GCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 214,823 miles

Front both front wiper blades starting to split

Front have to push front washer switch quite hard to make them work

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin roughly 3000 left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin roughly 3000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion on rear suspension arm mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 213,683 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 213,606 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm ball joint mounting nut lose (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 212,753 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 211,623 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front front tyres starting to perish

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

wiper linkage worn

Fail 4 Jun 2018 211,623 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front front tyres starting to perish

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 3 Aug 2017 210,523 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

Offside Rear Chassis corroded

Offside Rear Play in wheel bearing

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft sliding joint worn

Slight wear in swivels

Fail 23 May 2017 210,503 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Rear uj ()

Nearside Front Slight wear in swivel

Offside Rear Chassis heavily corroded

Oil leak ()

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Rear propshaft sliding joint worn

Slight wear in offside front swivel

Steering damper insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2016 209,519 miles

front propshaft rear uj worn

play in rear wheel bearings

wear in offside tracta joint swivels

Fail 31 May 2016 209,501 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

front propshaft rear uj worn

play in rear shock absorber lower bushes

play in rear wheel bearings

wear in offside tracta joint swivels

Pass 26 May 2015 208,167 miles

Oil leak

long brake pedal travel

Fail 18 May 2015 208,153 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

long brake pedal travel

Pass 2 Jun 2014 207,257 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 206,391 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 204,647 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 200,265 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 199,183 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 196,330 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 193,196 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 191,639 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 189,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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B995 GCF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B995 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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B995 GCF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1985.

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