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K230 EBH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,783 mi
Last recorded17,783 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK230 EBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 17,783 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

No number plates fitted @ time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2020 17,709 miles

Hazard switch faulty

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 17,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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K230 EBH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K230 EBH, 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 K230 EBH registered?

K230 EBH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is K230 EBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K230 EBH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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