MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
under floor corroding
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
under floor corroding
Oil leak
ball joint wearing on rear axle upper support
n/s rear bump stop deteriorating
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
ball joint wearing on rear axle upper support
n/s rear bump stop deteriorating
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front & rear coil springs corroded
wiper blades worn
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
front seats require securing in up right position
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Propshaft component defective
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B225 XAG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 B225 XAG, 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 B225 XAG registered?
B225 XAG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 1985.
Is B225 XAG safe to buy?
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