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B115 HBR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,112 mi
Last recorded60,112 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB115 HBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 60,112 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 59,281 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 59,261 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 58,315 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 55,705 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,665 miles

washers are weak

Pass 25 Apr 2017 54,457 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 54,457 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 53,776 miles

Drag link end seriously misaligned nearside (2.2.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing drivers seatbelt (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 53,702 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 53,650 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,529 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,357 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2010 53,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

play in steering box

underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2010 53,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight leak from steering box

Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,455 miles

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

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 52,455 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,810 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 51,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 51,123 miles

slight ovality front discs rear drums

Fail 6 Sep 2007 51,123 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight ovality front discs rear drums

Pass 11 Sep 2006 50,207 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all flexi hoses perished and rear hose metal ferrules corroded

all shock absorber bodys and coil springs corroded

fuel pipes on fuel pump corroded

fuel pump support rubbers in poor condition

osf tracta housing leaking oil

osr chassis rail corroded and nsf chassis around spring cup mount corroded

play in both front axle upper swivel pins

steering box drop arm ball joint has play

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2005 50,207 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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B115 HBR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B115 HBR, 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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B115 HBR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1985.

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