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ALZ 860

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

114,520 mi
Last recorded114,520 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 860
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 114,520 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 114,073 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 114,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 113,643 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 112,547 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 110,983 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 109,421 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 107,439 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 102,702 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 95,461 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 90,648 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 88,771 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 86,965 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 85,763 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,218 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 82,304 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 80,586 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 78,719 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 77,125 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 75,567 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 73,411 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 71,543 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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ALZ 860 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 ALZ 860, 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

How do I check the history of ALZ 860?

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What year was ALZ 860 registered?

ALZ 860 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is ALZ 860 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 860 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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