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B892 XAT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,746 mi
Last recorded130,746 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB892 XAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 130,746 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 130,289 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 130,016 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 129,532 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 129,122 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 128,556 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 128,074 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 127,521 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 126,710 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 126,131 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 125,448 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 125,266 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 124,921 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 124,444 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 122,260 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 122,196 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 120,642 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 118,811 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 117,382 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 115,443 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 112,665 miles

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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B892 XAT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B892 XAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B892 XAT?

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What year was B892 XAT registered?

B892 XAT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B892 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B892 XAT shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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