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B248 XYC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,800 mi
Last recorded137,800 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB248 XYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 137,800 miles

Small hole at top of A pillar on bulkhead, passenger side

Fail 7 Aug 2024 137,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Small hole at top of A pillar on bulkhead, passenger side

Pass 11 Aug 2023 137,695 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer rig (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 137,613 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 137,485 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components Rear crossmember extension to chassis not welded continuously (6.1.6 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling radius arm on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

No reserve travel on handbrake lever

Offside Front Bulkhead strengthening bracket to chassis bolt missing

Offside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing Oil cooler pipes (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Centre outrigger brackets to body missing both sides

Pass 20 Jun 2018 137,227 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 137,227 miles

Central Rear Axle insecure a frame ball joint (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering component casing not properly attached steering damper (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2017 136,435 miles

Nearside Front and both rear tyres perished

front prop, front uj worn

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres are going out of shape

Fail 4 May 2017 136,432 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed can not be opened on inside (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed can not be opened from outside (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working dip (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bladfes req and also inop wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Front and both rear tyres perished

front prop, front uj worn

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres are going out of shape

Pass 26 May 2016 71,136 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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B248 XYC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B248 XYC, 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 B248 XYC registered?

B248 XYC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 January 1985.

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