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B876 DAX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Turquoise Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,564 mi
Last recorded169,564 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB876 DAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 169,564 miles

chasis corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 167,443 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 165,096 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 162,478 miles

corrosion through out chasis

Pass 2 Jun 2008 160,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to chasis through out

Fail 28 May 2008 160,476 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to chasis through out

Pass 29 May 2007 157,853 miles

corrosion through out chasis

rear floor pannel corroded

Fail 21 May 2007 157,786 miles

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

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

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

corrosion starting to chasis through out

rear floor pannel corroded

Pass 24 May 2006 155,411 miles

corosion starting to both rear body out riggers

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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B876 DAX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Turquoise with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B876 DAX, 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 B876 DAX registered?

B876 DAX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B876 DAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B876 DAX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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