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B12 DEX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,495 mi
Last recorded138,495 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 DEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 138,495 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 138,495 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 137,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 135,842 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 133,762 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 133,762 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 130,514 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 127,852 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 23 Feb 2012 127,852 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 26 Feb 2011 122,244 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 117,781 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 117,764 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 114,534 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 109,547 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 106,747 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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B12 DEX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B12 DEX, 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 B12 DEX registered?

B12 DEX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1985.

Is B12 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 DEX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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