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B46 RLP

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,794 mi
Last recorded144,794 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB46 RLP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2010 144,794 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2009 135,045 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 110,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2007 105,878 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 67,896 miles

nail in tyre

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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B46 RLP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B46 RLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B46 RLP registered?

B46 RLP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B46 RLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B46 RLP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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