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B875 EFL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,485 mi
Last recorded137,485 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB875 EFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 137,485 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

rear diff weeping

Pass 5 Feb 2021 137,300 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 135,730 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

slight play in steering box

steering box weeping

Fail 20 Nov 2019 135,728 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

play in steering colume u/j

power steering box weeping

rear A frame bushes worn

Pass 29 Nov 2018 133,907 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 133,907 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 131,483 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 129,074 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 129,074 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 126,118 miles

Oil leak

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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B875 EFL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B875 EFL, 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 B875 EFL registered?

B875 EFL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 1985.

Is B875 EFL safe to buy?

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