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B483 RLP

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,607 mi
Last recorded77,607 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB483 RLP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 77,607 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 76,581 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,500 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 74,280 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,633 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 70,289 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,775 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 66,578 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,176 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 62,323 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 61,128 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 60,115 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,404 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,060 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 55,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,527 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 53,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 49,880 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 49,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 49,872 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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B483 RLP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B483 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 B483 RLP registered?

B483 RLP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1985.

Is B483 RLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B483 RLP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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