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912 NPA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,253 mi
Last recorded120,253 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration912 NPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 120,253 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lenses not the same (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 120,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lenses not the same (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 116,147 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Upper brake light not working

both upper indicators discoloured

both upper side lights discoloured

various oil leaks

Fail 9 Oct 2024 116,147 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Upper brake light not working

both upper indicators discoloured

both upper side lights discoloured

various oil leaks

Pass 20 Oct 2023 112,431 miles

Nearside Rear fog insecure

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 110,251 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 103,030 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 103,024 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,481 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 93,946 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 93,946 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 93,927 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 84,315 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,188 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,262 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,704 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 62,685 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 55,718 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 121,916 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 121,914 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 54,153 miles

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brakes pull slightly to right

Fail 20 Jul 2009 54,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brakes pull slightly to right

Pass 26 Jul 2008 51,484 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 50,390 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 50,382 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 48,702 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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912 NPA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 912 NPA, 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 912 NPA registered?

912 NPA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 1985.

Is 912 NPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 912 NPA shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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