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A2 NTS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

232,501 mi
Last recorded232,501 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 NTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 232,501 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 231,425 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 230,734 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 230,192 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 229,400 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 228,466 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 227,535 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 226,127 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 225,250 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 224,112 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 222,990 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 221,538 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 220,890 miles

front num plate slightly damaged

o/s headlamp deteriateing /pattern ok at present

Pass 10 Jul 2012 219,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 219,061 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front hubs slightly damp with oil

Pass 29 Jan 2010 217,815 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 216,461 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 215,123 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 214,481 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 213,729 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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A2 NTS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 A2 NTS, 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

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What year was A2 NTS registered?

A2 NTS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is A2 NTS safe to buy?

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