MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,001 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Prop-shaft universal joint worn
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
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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.
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear diff slight leak
slight dampness power steering box
Propshaft component defective
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
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Propshaft component defective
slight leak from steering box
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was B561 XTT registered?
B561 XTT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.
Is B561 XTT safe to buy?
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