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B53 KSX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,135 mi
Last recorded138,135 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB53 KSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 138,135 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 137,153 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 137,153 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 134,436 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 134,426 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Fuel hose insecure front to tank (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 131,697 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear hub seals have slight leaks

brake pipes coated in grease / underseal

o/s/f hub seal has a slight leak

oil leak

slight movement on both driver and passenger front seat mechanisms [aftermarket]

slight travel in handbrake lever

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 30 Dec 2013 130,705 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 128,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 126,482 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 125,869 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 125,623 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 125,621 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2008 125,463 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 125,291 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 125,704 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 124,657 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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B53 KSX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B53 KSX, 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

How do I check the history of B53 KSX?

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What year was B53 KSX registered?

B53 KSX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1985.

Is B53 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B53 KSX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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