MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,067 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
exhaust is rusty
front number plate on bonnet
front to rear brake pipes corroding
nearside rear indicator no sealing against seal
offside and nearside front chassis corroding
offside door mirror glass cracked
slight movement nearside front swivel
slight noise from axles
stud snapped offside front hub
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B445 XCR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B445 XCR, 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 B445 XCR registered?
B445 XCR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 June 1985.
Is B445 XCR safe to buy?
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