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B375 EKY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,313 mi
Last recorded72,313 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB375 EKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 72,313 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear wheel bearings have slight play

slight play in both front universal steering pivots

Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,740 miles

Oil leak

hazard switch intermitent foult

sligh play in steering box

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Jun 2010 71,297 miles

Oil leak

both front brake disces corroded

offside front steering sphere leaking

offside rear shock absorber lower bushes perrished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,892 miles

both front tyres perishing

front to back brake pipe corroding.

offside front swivel pin leaking.

offside rear brake pipe corroding.

oil leak from engine bay and gearbox area.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 70,887 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres perishing

front to back brake pipe corroding.

offside front swivel pin leaking.

offside rear brake pipe corroding.

oil leak from engine bay and gearbox area.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 70,572 miles

bad oil leak from engine bay.

offside rear brake pipe corroding.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 70,157 miles

offside wiper blade. †pilot arm ball joint wearing.

Pass 25 May 2006 69,587 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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B375 EKY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B375 EKY, 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 B375 EKY registered?

B375 EKY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 1985.

Is B375 EKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B375 EKY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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