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B561 XTT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,001 mi
Last recorded111,001 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB561 XTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 111,001 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 110,747 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 6 Nov 2014 110,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 14 Oct 2013 110,382 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 110,015 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 110,015 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 109,696 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 109,696 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 109,075 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 109,075 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front propshaft worn.

o/s/r hub weeping grease, but serviceable.

Pass 28 Nov 2009 104,076 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear diff slight leak

slight dampness power steering box

Propshaft component defective

Fail 19 Nov 2009 104,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear diff slight leak

slight dampness power steering box

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Dec 2008 94,025 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Propshaft component defective

slight leak from steering box

Fail 4 Dec 2008 94,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Propshaft component defective

slight leak from steering box

Pass 12 Jan 2008 87,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear bump stops missing

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 XTT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XTT, 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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B561 XTT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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