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B12 PBH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

155,999 mi
Last recorded155,999 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 PBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 155,999 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 154,602 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 152,416 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 149,757 miles

trade

Pass 20 Dec 2021 147,395 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 145,304 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 140,475 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 134,089 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 130,301 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 126,574 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 122,768 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 117,529 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 112,046 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 106,995 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 101,536 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 97,664 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 97,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 322,936 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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B12 PBH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 B12 PBH, 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 B12 PBH?

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What year was B12 PBH registered?

B12 PBH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B12 PBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 PBH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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