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B251 ETX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Lpg 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,297 mi
Last recorded71,297 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB251 ETX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 71,297 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corded

rear metal brake codded slightly

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 May 2015 71,197 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,622 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 69,622 miles

Centre Rear Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 149,405 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 147,519 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 143,193 miles

dampness around injectors. oil leak. advise play in n/s/r chassis-axle tie arm front mounting bush.

play in both rear shock absorber top mounting bushes. play in both fornt swivel joints.

play in both trackrod ends. play in ball joint on o/s/f steering box drop arm.

strong advise front brake pads appear low.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 136,461 miles

cooling fan cover missing.

play in steering damper mounting bushes. trackrod end boots split. front brake pads low. blow on front + rear section exhaust. corrosion on long brake pipe near rear hose.

strong advise middle propshaft mounting appears loose.

strong advise o/s/f steering drop arm ball joint boot split + play.

Fail 7 Oct 2009 136,461 miles

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Inner Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

cooling fan cover missing.

play in steering damper mounting bushes. trackrod end boots split. front brake pads low. blow on front + rear section exhaust. corrosion on long brake pipe near rear hose.

strong advise middle propshaft mounting appears loose.

strong advise o/s/f steering drop arm ball joint boot split + play.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 128,117 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 126,423 miles

Both wiper blades starting to wear

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 123,892 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 123,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 120,564 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 120,564 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B251 ETX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 4,200cc lpg 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 B251 ETX, 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 B251 ETX registered?

B251 ETX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1985.

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