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B202 XDE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,493 mi
Last recorded121,493 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB202 XDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 121,493 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 120,416 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 120,398 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 119,470 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 119,460 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 118,066 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 11,615 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 116,212 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 115,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 111,738 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 108,491 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 107,360 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 105,315 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 103,504 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 103,504 miles

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.

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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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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B202 XDE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1985.

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