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B196 KRR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

176,329 mi
Last recorded176,329 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB196 KRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 176,329 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 174,968 miles

fuel pump damp but no obvious leak

Fail 7 Dec 2023 174,946 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 174,593 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 174,076 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 173,161 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 172,007 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect prop shaft seal on front transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 170,357 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 169,062 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 169,050 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 166,375 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 166,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

both front lower swivels leaking fluid

uj sir clips not inserted correctly in prop shaft

Pass 25 Feb 2013 16,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery tray corroded

cab around both front seat belt mountings holed, seat belts not secured to cab

steering collum has slight play in bearing

Fail 22 Feb 2013 16,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery tray corroded

cab around both front seat belt mountings holed, seat belts not secured to cab

steering collum has slight play in bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 156,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear load area support member corroded, not considered to be a prescribed area

Slight oil leak from nearside steering/suspension swivel.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 155,117 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 153,448 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 151,806 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 149,896 miles

Noted smell of diesel, no leak found.

Fail 7 Nov 2007 149,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Noted smell of diesel, no leak found.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 147,879 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 146,451 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 146,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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B196 KRR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 B196 KRR, 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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B196 KRR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 1985.

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