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B633 YTC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,345 mi
Last recorded68,345 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB633 YTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,345 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 110,029 miles

emgine smoking

Fail 20 Feb 2013 110,029 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

emgine smoking

Pass 14 Oct 2010 109,818 miles

rear exhaust rubbing on crossmember

Fail 30 Sep 2010 109,761 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust rubbing on crossmember

Pass 9 Oct 2009 109,756 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 109,745 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 109,394 miles

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

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

slight fluid leek from steering box

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f tie bar bushes

Fail 22 Aug 2008 109,024 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 107,550 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both side rear chassis corroded badly

Pass 11 Sep 2006 106,063 miles

chassis heavily shultz

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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B633 YTC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B633 YTC, 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 B633 YTC registered?

B633 YTC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for B633 YTC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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