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B124 RAD

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,321 mi
Last recorded159,321 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB124 RAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 159,321 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail nearside and nearside front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2024 155,880 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 150,189 miles

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 25 Oct 2022 149,484 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 148,905 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 130,392 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 119,998 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 119,713 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2011 119,713 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 116,769 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 114,410 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s spot light not fully secure

Fail 14 Jul 2008 114,410 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

o/s spot light not fully secure

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 111,950 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 111,950 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

due to vehicle being dirty underneath, full inspection not possible

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 18 May 2006 108,517 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 108,517 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak, sump, both swivel hub seals, and rear diff

Pass 15 Jul 2005 106,113 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

centre fron seat not fitted

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 13 Jul 2005 106,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both rear bump stops missing

centre front seat not fitted

surface corrosion on chassis

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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B124 RAD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B124 RAD, 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 B124 RAD registered?

B124 RAD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1985.

Is B124 RAD safe to buy?

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