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PIL 7684

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,721 mi
Last recorded109,721 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 7684
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 109,721 miles

Some signs of corrosion to underside, but not excessive

Fail 21 Aug 2018 109,721 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Some signs of corrosion to underside, but not excessive

Pass 5 Sep 2017 109,121 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 109,121 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 108,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2016 108,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rev lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 107,009 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all bump stops missing.

oil leaks

Fail 28 Jul 2015 107,008 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported mounting corroded (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all bump stops missing.

oil leaks

Pass 31 Jul 2014 105,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brake pipes corroded close to limit

exhaust rear mounting hevilly corroded and slightly loose

o/s/f brake flexi hose bracket heavily corroded

underbody corroding in pescribed area's, not to excess.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 105,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear brake pipes corroded close to limit

o/s/f brake flexi hose bracket heavily corroded

underbody corroding in pescribed area's, not to excess.

Pass 27 Jul 2013 103,650 miles

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

body damage to offside front corner

underbody corroded but not to exess in perscribed areas

Fail 23 Jul 2013 103,650 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body damage to offside front corner

underbody corroded but not to exess in perscribed areas

Pass 24 Jul 2012 10,189 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wiper mechanism worn

Fail 18 Jul 2012 101,027 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wiper mechanism worn

Pass 27 Jun 2011 98,924 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 95,995 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 95,995 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

Offside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 92,035 miles

rear lower shocker bushes slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2008 86,571 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 82,425 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 77,933 miles

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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PIL 7684 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PIL 7684, 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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PIL 7684 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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