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B134 CAF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

92,198 mi
Last recorded92,198 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB134 CAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 92,198 miles

headlights deteriorated

steering box arm ball joint slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2024 89,634 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 86,513 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 82,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 82,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 77,727 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front steering spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock bushes, top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 75,229 miles

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

front power steering pipe has a slight weap

Pass 15 Nov 2019 71,361 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 67,823 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N s f and o s f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 62,779 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N s r and o s r (2.7.3)

Underside coated in protection oil at time of test

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N s r and o s r (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N s f and o s f (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 57,694 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 54,847 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,537 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,372 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 43,071 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,540 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,266 miles

Rear chassis section corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,643 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 26,643 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,205 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2008 17,242 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 14,182 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 11,523 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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B134 CAF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 B134 CAF, 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 B134 CAF registered?

B134 CAF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1985.

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