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B506 XJX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,377 mi
Last recorded159,377 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB506 XJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 159,377 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Reg plate bulb is dim.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 159,377 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Connecting to axle (2.4.G.2)

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Wipers smearing, only just clearing screen

Fail 18 Jul 2016 159,377 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Connecting to axle (2.4.G.2)

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Wipers smearing, only just clearing screen

Fail 4 Nov 2015 159,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 159,381 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2013 159,377 miles

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2011 159,378 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 3 Sep 2010 153,951 miles

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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B506 XJX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B506 XJX, 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 B506 XJX registered?

B506 XJX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1985.

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The MOT history for B506 XJX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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