MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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?
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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?
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