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B107 NRY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,879 mi
Last recorded124,879 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB107 NRY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 124,879 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 122,246 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 122,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod bush worn/loose axle side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 119,622 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 119,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 117,097 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 117,097 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 117,090 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 115,777 miles

Chassis muddy

Play in front suspension bushes

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 115,729 miles

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Aug 2016 115,650 miles

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 25 Jul 2015 115,562 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2014 104,717 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2014 104,717 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 114,312 miles

nearside rear shocker bush wearing

offside swivel pin leak

water leak

Fail 1 Sep 2012 114,302 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s battery box has some corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2011 112,516 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 112,516 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some oil leaking from front axle o/s

Pass 22 Jun 2010 112,516 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 112,516 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 111,967 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 111,960 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 107,660 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 107,660 miles

Centre Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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B107 NRY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 B107 NRY, 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 B107 NRY registered?

B107 NRY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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