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B818 XAG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,496 mi
Last recorded115,496 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB818 XAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 115,496 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 115,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 113,985 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 113,985 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 111,981 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tank outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 111,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 111,217 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 111,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 111,014 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 110,539 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 107,977 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 106,513 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 106,459 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 106,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2012 105,257 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 104,969 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 103,102 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 102,256 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 102,219 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear lights faulty with hazard flashers on

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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B818 XAG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B818 XAG, 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 B818 XAG registered?

B818 XAG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1985.

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