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B625 DAV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,453 mi
Last recorded109,453 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB625 DAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2012 109,453 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 107,502 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 106,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 105,136 miles

no rearseat belts fitted

slidht oil leaks rear hub seals front diff seal oil fi;ter

Pass 15 Apr 2008 103,548 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 102,300 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 101,004 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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B625 DAV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B625 DAV, 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 B625 DAV registered?

B625 DAV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1985.

Is B625 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B625 DAV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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