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B828 XKM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,484 mi
Last recorded123,484 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB828 XKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 123,484 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 121,341 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 116,692 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 110,799 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 110,783 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 110,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength stress bar in front off tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working not working with side lamps on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 110,645 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 110,415 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre rear chassis crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 109,374 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 109,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Oil leak hub seal ()

Oil leak from engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 109,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 109,292 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front wheel stiff to turn

slight play in nearside rear hub assembly/wheel bearing?

slight play in offside rear hub assembly/wheel bearing?

Pass 3 Mar 2014 109,170 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 109,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 106,761 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 106,732 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in rear axel bushes

vehicle body and chassis corroded in and around prescribed areas (also covered in dirt)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 103,552 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 103,551 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 100,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 100,408 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 97,149 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear suspension bump stops missing

steering column switches loose

Fail 8 Mar 2010 97,149 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear suspension bump stops missing

steering column switches loose

Pass 13 Feb 2009 96,693 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 96,693 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 95,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

aluminium bodypanels around both front seatbelt outer mountings corroded and holed mounting secure to chassis member

rear axle rubber bumpstops missing

Pass 19 Dec 2007 95,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

aluminium bodypanels around both front seatbelt outer mountings corroded and holed mounting secure to chassis member

rear axle rubber bumpstops missing

Pass 24 Jan 2007 95,075 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

dustcover on steeringbox droparm balljoint split

rear axle bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 24 Jan 2007 95,075 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 94,330 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 94,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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B828 XKM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B828 XKM, 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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B828 XKM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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