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B230 DTL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,759 mi
Last recorded93,759 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB230 DTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 93,759 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 93,664 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 93,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 89,589 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

front exhaust blowing slightly

front number plate light close to being misread

Fail 7 Oct 2011 89,576 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

front exhaust blowing slightly

front number plate light close to being misread

Pass 21 May 2010 87,964 miles

both front brakepipes corroding

both rear wheel bearings have slight play, both front hub swivels are showing slight play

front steering arm balljoints both sides have slight play

front to rear brakepipe corroding, both rear brakepipes corroding

offside front tyre nr limit

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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B230 DTL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B230 DTL, 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 B230 DTL registered?

B230 DTL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B230 DTL safe to buy?

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