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B104 OGV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

217,927 mi
Last recorded217,927 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB104 OGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 217,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens starting to discolor (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 217,923 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid BRAKE CALIPER LEAKING UNDER PRESSURE (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens starting to discolor (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 215,838 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 213,779 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 211,709 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 209,511 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

support brace on rear floor corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2021 209,496 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

support brace on rear floor corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 207,643 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 205,470 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 202,540 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 199,946 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 196,599 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 194,392 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 192,235 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 87,688 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 184,201 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 179,894 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 175,225 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 167,391 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 162,071 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 158,348 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 153,267 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 153,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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B104 OGV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B104 OGV, 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 B104 OGV registered?

B104 OGV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1985.

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