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B214 JEE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,354 mi
Last recorded150,354 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB214 JEE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 150,354 miles

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

Front hub/swivel seals leaking

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 149,753 miles

Front hub swivel/seals leaking

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 148,562 miles

Front swivels leaking slightly

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

Tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Nov 2021 148,318 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 147,291 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 146,483 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 144,912 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 142,943 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 140,977 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 156,116 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 152,847 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 150,339 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 150,216 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 150,216 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 148,646 miles

1.slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 16 Jul 2007 146,357 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 146,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

SLIGHT DAKAGE TO BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT WEBBING † †SLIGHT LEAK ON BOTH FRONT HUB SEALS † †SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX

Pass 13 Jul 2006 144,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front out rigger corroded

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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B214 JEE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B214 JEE, 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 B214 JEE registered?

B214 JEE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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