GBB879LAO
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
1985 · RED · DIESEL · 251,499 mi
● Taxed · due 2027-09-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-10-01
MOT History — 24 tests · 19 passed · 5 failed
PASS28 September 2026
251,499 mi- ADVISORYCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- MINORNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to bottle (2.1.5 (a))
- MINOROffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORYchassis heavily greased
PASS2 October 2025
243,873 mi- ADVISORYOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- ADVISORYCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- MINOROffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYall chassis heavily greased
PASS17 September 2024
229,513 mi- MINORNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASS26 September 2023
214,565 mi- ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORYNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- ADVISORYSteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
- MINORRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MINOROffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- ADVISORYchassis heavily greased obscuring view
- MINOROffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
PASS20 September 2022
198,945 mi- ADVISORYNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORYOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORYall chassis greased obscuring view of condition
- ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORYDrag link end ball joint has slight play pitman end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS22 September 2021
185,429 mi- ADVISORYNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORYAll chassis greased obscuring view of condition
- ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORYSteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- ADVISORYSteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in uj joint on lower (2.3 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS14 September 2020
175,085 mi- ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORYNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORYOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORYall chassis greased obscuring view of condition
FAIL14 September 2020
175,085 mi- PRSNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORYNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORYOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORYall chassis greased obscuring view of condition
PASS9 September 2019
159,822 mi- ADVISORYNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASS10 September 2018
147,478 mi- ADVISORYNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORYSteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- ADVISORYSteering box worn, but not excessively rough (2.1.1 (b) (i))
PASS12 September 2017
138,801 miPASS8 September 2016
129,156 miFAIL8 September 2016
129,155 mi- FAILHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FAILNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FAILOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASS11 September 2015
12,596 mi- ADVISORYNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- ADVISORYOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
FAIL11 September 2015
120,595 mi- FAILNearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- ADVISORYNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- ADVISORYOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- FAILHorn not working (1.6.2a)
PASS9 September 2014
109,851 mi- ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
- ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
- ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
PASS4 September 2013
95,707 mi- ADVISORYNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
PASS13 September 2012
80,772 miFAIL13 September 2012
80,772 mi- FAILOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FAILNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FAILHorn control insecure (1.6.1)
PASS29 September 2011
69,017 miFAIL28 September 2011
69,017 mi- FAILLower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
- FAILOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FAILSteering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
PASS17 September 2010
57,340 mi- ADVISORYNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASS16 September 2009
51,169 miPASS18 September 2008
47,483 miVehicle Details Official
- Make
- LAND ROVER
- Model
- DEFENDER
- Colour
- RED
- Fuel type
- DIESEL
- Engine
- 2,495 cc
- Year
- 1985
- First registered
- 1985-07
- Tax due
- 2027-09-01
- MOT expiry
- 2027-10-01
- Recorded mileage
- 251,499 mi
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