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B367 YHX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

158,815 mi
Last recorded158,815 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB367 YHX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 158,815 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 158,245 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 156,920 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 156,434 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 149,966 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 148,564 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 146,999 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 146,093 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 143,704 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 142,231 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 141,575 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 138,725 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 135,752 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 132,975 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 132,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 129,362 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 121,902 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 117,544 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 112,906 miles

underside heavily coated in grease

Pass 19 Feb 2007 110,230 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 107,903 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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B367 YHX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B367 YHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B367 YHX?

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What year was B367 YHX registered?

B367 YHX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 1985.

Is B367 YHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B367 YHX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B367 YHX have outstanding finance?

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