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B372 ECV

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,887 mi
Last recorded173,887 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB372 ECV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 173,887 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 173,172 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S Rear Bump Stop Rubber Missing

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 173,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S Rear Bump Stop Rubber Missing

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 172,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s/r and n/s/f bump stop missing

steering box damp with fluid

Pass 2 Oct 2006 169,815 miles

Centre Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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B372 ECV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B372 ECV, 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 B372 ECV registered?

B372 ECV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B372 ECV safe to buy?

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