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B120 EFW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,291 mi
Last recorded137,291 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB120 EFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2022 137,291 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 136,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all 4 springs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 136,806 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all 4 springs corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 136,804 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 136,803 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 133,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 125,908 miles

N/S/R bump stop missing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 125,380 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 120,222 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 115,135 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 113,726 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 113,590 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 109,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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B120 EFW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B120 EFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B120 EFW registered?

B120 EFW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 February 1985.

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