MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,592 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion forming to under side of vehicle
oil leak
slight play in steering box
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
corrosion forming to under side of vehicle
oil leak
slight play in steering box
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
corrosion forming to under side of vehicle
oil leak
slight play in steering box
water leak
exesive play in rear porshaft u.j
1 bolt missing from rear proshaft
corrosion forming to under side of vehicle
o/s/front hub seal slightly leaking
slight play in both rear shock top bushs
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
1 bolt missing from rear proshaft
corrosion forming to under side of vehicle
o/s/front hub seal slightly leaking
slight play in both rear shock top bushs
Front 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)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
bolt missing from rear proshaft
slight leak from o/s/front hub seal
slight play in both rear top shock bushs
clutch pedal rubber missing
front no plate cracked
front pads getting low
hand brake would benefit adjustment
slight weap from pas box
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front number plate cracked.
Parking brake lever has slight long travel.
Power steering fluid level low.
Slight weep from power steering box.
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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B999 RRE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
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 B999 RRE, 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 B999 RRE registered?
B999 RRE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 July 1985.
Is B999 RRE safe to buy?
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