MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,493 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front & rear (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer broken (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
chassis heavely welded and undersealed
fuel tank rusty
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
offside swivel hub leaking
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B202 XDE 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 B202 XDE, 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 B202 XDE registered?
B202 XDE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1985.
Is B202 XDE safe to buy?
The MOT history for B202 XDE 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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