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B668 XVH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,113 mi
Last recorded115,113 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB668 XVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 115,113 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 115,061 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 114,274 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2013 165,541 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 15,803 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 157,568 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 155,810 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 153,369 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 148,970 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 145,163 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 139,946 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 139,946 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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B668 XVH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B668 XVH, 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 B668 XVH registered?

B668 XVH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B668 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B668 XVH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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