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A10 VKY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,352 mi
Last recorded5,352 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 VKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 5,352 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 4,670 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 4,544 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various,unknown,hub seals & engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion noted to suspension components & chassis.

Pass 5 Jan 2021 4,200 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 3,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 403 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 98,724 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 98,724 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported underbonnet (1.9.2a)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet safety catch missing

Pass 14 Sep 2016 98,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A10 VKY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A10 VKY, 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 A10 VKY registered?

A10 VKY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1985.

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