MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,182 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
rear diff slight leak! o/s/r brake binding slightly!
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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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B515 XSN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 B515 XSN, 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 B515 XSN registered?
B515 XSN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1985.
Is B515 XSN safe to buy?
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