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B113 CEP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,952 mi
Last recorded162,952 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB113 CEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 162,952 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 162,952 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 162,159 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 162,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 161,518 miles

OIL LEAK

REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHT WEAR

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 4 Nov 2016 159,763 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 154,633 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Nov 2014 153,912 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 152,280 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 137,516 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 137,516 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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B113 CEP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B113 CEP, 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 B113 CEP registered?

B113 CEP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B113 CEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B113 CEP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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