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B830 XAG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

132,785 mi
Last recorded132,785 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB830 XAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 132,785 miles

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 126,431 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 124,160 miles

n/s o/s front body mountings staring to cored

Pass 17 Feb 2021 122,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 122,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 119,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 117,840 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 117,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 114,745 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 11,237 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 109,896 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 109,896 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 105,154 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

middle exhaust starting to corred

Pass 20 Jan 2014 101,149 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 96,800 miles

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 25 Aug 2011 89,158 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 87,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn. under body corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 87,331 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn. under body corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2009 87,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

evidance of brake fluid leak on off side rear

Pass 8 Apr 2008 85,076 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 85,075 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 82,115 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 82,115 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 82,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 79,152 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 79,150 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B830 XAG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 B830 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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B830 XAG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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