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B13 MUD

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,509 mi
Last recorded111,509 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 111,509 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A'-frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel tank has damage but secure and not leaking.

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 111,509 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A'-frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel tank has damage but secure and not leaking.

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 109,982 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 109,982 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 108,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 107,983 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 107,968 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 107,570 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 106,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub damp

Pass 29 Aug 2018 104,821 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both front pipes to calipers (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front upper and lower shock absorbed rubbers perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement furthest rear swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear inner rear exhaust rubber detached

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (f))

underside of vehicle had slight surface corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2018 104,815 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative all lamps inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both front pipes to calipers (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front upper and lower shock absorbed rubbers perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement furthest rear swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear inner rear exhaust rubber detached

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (f))

underside of vehicle had slight surface corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2017 103,422 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 103,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 101,078 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 95,933 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 92,266 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust rubber split

wiper blades split at one end but clearig windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,197 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 91,731 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 91,150 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 91,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 90,330 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 90,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2006 89,813 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 89,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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B13 MUD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 B13 MUD, 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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B13 MUD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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