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B561 PEH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,186 mi
Last recorded129,186 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB561 PEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 129,186 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 127,671 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both swivel seals slightly leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2013 127,240 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

No bonnet stay fitted.

Off side front tyre has a cut in outer wall.

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 2 Aug 2012 124,549 miles

vehicle fitted with suspension height modifications components

Fail 25 Jun 2009 122,566 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 122,566 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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B561 PEH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B561 PEH, 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 B561 PEH registered?

B561 PEH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 1985.

Is B561 PEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B561 PEH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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