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B512 KAO

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,789 mi
Last recorded132,789 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB512 KAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 132,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 130,721 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear propshaft uj worn

Pass 22 Oct 2013 130,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front propshaft slight play in spline joint

rear propshaft slight play in universal joints

Pass 19 Oct 2012 130,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 130,721 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 130,721 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

back CV joint on back prop shaft warn

no demisters

Pass 18 Oct 2010 129,627 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 127,191 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 125,991 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 125,991 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

O S REAR BRAKE DRUM FULL OF OIL

Pass 13 Oct 2007 120,835 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 117,152 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B512 KAO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B512 KAO, 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 B512 KAO registered?

B512 KAO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B512 KAO safe to buy?

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