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B110 HUY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

103,076 mi
Last recorded103,076 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB110 HUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 103,076 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox & rear diff & front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 101,303 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 101,288 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion behind front axle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind front axle (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind front axle (6.1.B.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

Fail 12 Apr 2018 101,286 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various leaks (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind front axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion behind front axle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind front axle (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind front axle (6.1.B.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 12 Oct 2016 101,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 100,881 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 100,663 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,193 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 99,117 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 98,778 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 96,203 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 87,927 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 79,262 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 78,352 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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B110 HUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B110 HUY, 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 B110 HUY registered?

B110 HUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 January 1985.

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