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B154 EDT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,993 mi
Last recorded119,993 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB154 EDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 119,993 miles

underneath of vehicle coated in oil

Fail 24 May 2018 119,988 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

underneath of vehicle coated in oil

Pass 12 May 2017 119,382 miles

brake pipes all coated in grease

sign off wear in front nearside hub

Pass 12 Mar 2010 118,528 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 117,164 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 117,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 115,742 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 113,462 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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B154 EDT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B154 EDT, 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 B154 EDT registered?

B154 EDT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 February 1985.

Is B154 EDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B154 EDT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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