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B10 LRO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,283 mi
Last recorded42,283 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 LRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 42,283 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 42,280 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 37,311 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 37,311 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 203,075 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 201,470 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight play to steering box

Fail 28 Sep 2019 201,470 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight play to steering box

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 198,199 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 193,793 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 186,494 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 186,494 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 177,983 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 283,910 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 256,002 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 245,883 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 24,588 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise drop arm ball joint

Pass 20 Nov 2009 140,879 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 132,675 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 131,977 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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B10 LRO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B10 LRO, 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 B10 LRO registered?

B10 LRO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 June 1985.

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