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B534 XKE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

21,509 mi
Last recorded21,509 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB534 XKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 21,509 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 21,509 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 21,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 14,678 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 7,810 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 2,135 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 337,787 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 334,241 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 327,881 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 322,172 miles

Oil leak engine? ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 315,686 miles

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

oil leak from rear axle [pinion oil seal]

Pass 21 Oct 2015 308,750 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 306,108 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 299,933 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 293,915 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 288,202 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 281,351 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 274,695 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 267,339 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 259,203 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 259,203 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 252,573 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 244,319 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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B534 XKE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 B534 XKE, 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 B534 XKE registered?

B534 XKE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1985.

Is B534 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B534 XKE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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