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B124 REC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,359 mi
Last recorded131,359 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB124 REC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 131,359 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 129,133 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 127,606 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 125,546 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 124,723 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 123,762 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 123,082 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 120,762 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 117,331 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 114,385 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 111,184 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 107,707 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 104,491 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 101,711 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 98,932 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 96,100 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 92,654 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 89,903 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 87,246 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 83,839 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 79,937 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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B124 REC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 REC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B124 REC?

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What year was B124 REC registered?

B124 REC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1985.

Is B124 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B124 REC shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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