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B630 XWL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,201 mi
Last recorded165,201 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2007
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB630 XWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2007 165,201 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 22 Dec 2006 160,692 miles

Imbalance to rear brakes

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 153,521 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 153,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Long travel on footbrake

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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B630 XWL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B630 XWL, 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 B630 XWL registered?

B630 XWL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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