MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,987 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FRONT PROPSHAFT U/J WORN
FUEL PIPES NEED TO BE SECURED FROM FUEL FILTER
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
WATER PUMP WORN AND LEAKING
damage to n/s/f wing no jagged edges
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
FRONT PROPSHAFT U/J WORN
FUEL PIPES NEED TO BE SECURED FROM FUEL FILTER
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
WATER PUMP WORN AND LEAKING
damage to n/s/f wing no jagged edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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B471 XBW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 B471 XBW, 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 B471 XBW registered?
B471 XBW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 1985.
Is B471 XBW safe to buy?
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