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B109 XYW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,566 mi
Last recorded75,566 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB109 XYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 75,566 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Hinges have play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Hinges have play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box front pinion leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 75,561 miles

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))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Hinges have play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Hinges have play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box front pinion leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 75,354 miles

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

NS FRONT SPOT LAMP IN OP

Pass 24 Jun 2019 75,236 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 75,236 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 74,952 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 74,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively doesn't clear enough of the screen/sweep (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively doesn't clear enough of the screen/sweep (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,722 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 74,343 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 73,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 73,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 73,134 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,767 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,053 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 71,213 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2009 70,468 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,468 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 69,587 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 68,970 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 68,970 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,406 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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B109 XYW 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 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 B109 XYW, 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 B109 XYW registered?

B109 XYW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 April 1985.

Is B109 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B109 XYW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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