MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,942 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front brake performance close to imbalance
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B256 XBX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B256 XBX, 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 B256 XBX registered?
B256 XBX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1985.
Is B256 XBX safe to buy?
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