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B424 XTA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,988 mi
Last recorded122,988 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB424 XTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 122,988 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive between gear box and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both swivel hub have slight leaks

Offside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively very front joint has slight play in the joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside side step very corroded on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2024 122,878 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 122,431 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 121,701 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play x4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front swivel hubs damp

Fail 12 Jan 2021 121,676 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose And clutch (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2019 121,676 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2018 121,630 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all & purished (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 121,630 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all & purished (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 26 Mar 2018 121,623 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Hub Seal Leak

Pass 16 Jun 2016 121,565 miles

Extensive welding repairs carried out to chassis

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2016 121,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis 3 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Extensive welding repairs carried out to chassis

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 117,907 miles

Drivers seat modified

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight PAS fluid leak

Slight leak both front hubs

Fail 4 Nov 2013 115,279 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 115,279 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 113,945 miles

Both front bulkhead out riggers slightly rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2009 112,744 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 112,646 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 111,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 111,462 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 110,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 110,311 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 108,803 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 108,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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B424 XTA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 B424 XTA, 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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B424 XTA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1985.

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