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B174 TFK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

209,788 mi
Last recorded209,788 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB174 TFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 209,788 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 209,788 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 207,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 207,380 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Excessive corrosion outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mountings on axle casing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Excessive corrosion outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mountings on axle casing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop rubber missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Various leaks from engine, gearbox & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 20,547 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 201,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 198,991 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 196,540 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 196,535 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened on axles casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened on axle casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 193,356 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 188,303 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop/arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 184,401 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 184,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 183,331 miles

Centre Front bull bar corroding

Fail 6 Jul 2015 182,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 182,571 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 182,372 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 182,369 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 May 2013 181,570 miles

Number plate light dim.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 May 2013 181,536 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Number plate light dim.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 180,076 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

damage to front no plate

Pass 3 Nov 2010 177,548 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 174,018 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 166,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 157,798 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 150,071 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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B174 TFK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 B174 TFK, 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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B174 TFK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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