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B158 EAV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,648 mi
Last recorded93,648 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB158 EAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 93,648 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil/fuel leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 126,375 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 126,375 miles

under floor panels deteriorated o/s/front and n/s/front. new panels fitted on top of old panels

Fail 2 Apr 2013 126,375 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

under floor panels deteriorated o/s/front and n/s/front. new panels fitted on top of old panels

Pass 4 Feb 2012 126,375 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 126,375 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 125,024 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 122,650 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 122,650 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 119,822 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 116,505 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 114,098 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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B158 EAV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,294cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B158 EAV, 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 B158 EAV registered?

B158 EAV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1985.

Is B158 EAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B158 EAV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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