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B792 DBO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,687 mi
Last recorded89,687 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB792 DBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 89,687 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 87,764 miles

engine oil leak

n/s seat belt starting to fray

o/s front chassis corroded

o/s front outer chassis corroded

o/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 85,789 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 85,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s seatbelt starting to fray

o/s chassis corroded

o/s front chassis corroded around outrigger

o/s front chassis starting to corrode around coil spring

steering box leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2007 84,232 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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B792 DBO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B792 DBO, 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 B792 DBO registered?

B792 DBO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 1985.

Is B792 DBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B792 DBO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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