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B851 XOU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,722 mi
Last recorded182,722 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2006
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB851 XOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2006 182,722 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 182,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Oil leaks on engine.

Corroded hole at base of nearside windscreen, no danger foreseen.

No seat belt fitted too centre front passenger seat.

Offside rear lower corner of bodywork slightly insecure.

Oil leak on gearbox.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rubber gaiter on ball joint of drop arm split.

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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B851 XOU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B851 XOU, 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 B851 XOU registered?

B851 XOU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 April 1985.

Is B851 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B851 XOU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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