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B146 BCP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

7,161 mi
Last recorded7,161 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB146 BCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 7,161 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 6,061 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 6,061 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling suspension (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling suspension (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 2,898 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 2,405 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 1,655 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 725 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 199,999 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 199,618 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 197,872 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 195,894 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 191,277 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 187,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust rubber split

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 184,745 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front Hub seel weaping

offside rear Hub seel weaping

Fail 20 Jul 2010 177,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight misting of oil nearside and offside rear brake back plate

slightly frayed offside front seat belt

Pass 20 Jul 2010 177,010 miles

slight misting of oil nearside and offside rear brake back plate

slightly frayed offside front seat belt

Pass 25 Jun 2009 173,297 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 173,297 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust mounting broken

offside engine mounting split caused by diesel contamination

Pass 9 Jul 2008 168,659 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 168,659 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 166,882 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 166,882 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Chassis in poor condition in several areas. †Offside front brake pads low. †Turbo hose split. †Various brake pipes corroding. †Vehicle body in poor condition.

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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B146 BCP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B146 BCP, 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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B146 BCP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 April 1985.

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