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Green · Diesel · 1984 · 2,495 cc

B285 XBAMOT history

B285 XBA is a green diesel Land Rover first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 188,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2025
Mileage
188,116 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2024
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B285 XBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

B285 XBA was last recorded at 188,116 miles on 15 Apr 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,108 miles · 8 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 188,116 miles
  • 2020 – 188,108 miles
  • 2019 – 183,445 miles
  • 2018 – 180,318 miles
  • 2017 – 178,668 miles
  • 2016 – 175,780 miles
  • 2015 – 174,185 miles
  • 2013 – 164,601 miles
  • 2012 – 158,296 miles
  • 2011 – 157,384 miles
  • 2008 – 154,950 miles
  • 2007 – 152,683 miles
  • 2006 – 151,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,116 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,116 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    188,116 miles
    Test number
    199041299903
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass188,108 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    188,108 miles
    Test number
    174989664514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,445 miles (+3,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    183,445 miles
    Test number
    658961069930
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion through out the chassis req a good clean and wax oiling (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass180,318 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    180,318 miles
    Test number
    929898681741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass178,668 miles (+2,888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    178,668 miles
    Test number
    417097854742
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass175,780 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    175,780 miles
    Test number
    882475363015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass174,185 miles (+9,584)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    174,185 miles
    Test number
    737818065063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass164,601 miles (+6,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    164,601 miles
    Test number
    875672253216
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  9. Pass158,296 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    158,296 miles
    Test number
    338287492466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,384 miles (+2,434)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    157,384 miles
    Test number
    495527031215
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront axle track controle arme to chassis bush warn

  11. Pass154,950 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    154,950 miles
    Test number
    252075458215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,683 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    152,683 miles
    Test number
    250064257272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass151,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    151,626 miles
    Test number
    424063316258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail151,626 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,626 miles
    Test number
    434225406204
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about B285 XBA

Does B285 XBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B285 XBA expired on 14 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B285 XBA?
The MOT on B285 XBA expired on 14 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B285 XBA done?
B285 XBA was recorded at 188,116 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2024, an average of 2,058 miles a year.
Has B285 XBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B285 XBA has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2006.
Has the mileage on B285 XBA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on B285 XBA find?
B285 XBA passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides.

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