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B414 ESE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

228,066 mi
Last recorded228,066 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB414 ESE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 228,066 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 224,992 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 223,620 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 223,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 220,775 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 217,833 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 214,886 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 211,909 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 209,042 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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B414 ESE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc 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 B414 ESE, 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 B414 ESE registered?

B414 ESE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 1985.

Is B414 ESE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B414 ESE 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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