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B17 DKY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,122 mi
Last recorded57,122 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 DKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 57,122 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 57,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 56,917 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 56,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 56,886 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 56,886 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 56,886 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 139,267 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front windscreen pillars slightly corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2013 139,267 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corroded through in non-prescribed area of n/s front chassis leg

Pass 14 Apr 2012 139,267 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 134,648 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 129,844 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 129,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 127,137 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 126,279 miles

slight roughness nearside rear bearing.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 120,704 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 120,416 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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B17 DKY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B17 DKY, 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 B17 DKY registered?

B17 DKY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 1985.

Is B17 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 DKY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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