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B231 RKS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

151,724 mi
Last recorded151,724 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB231 RKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 151,724 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 151,721 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 151,477 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 151,473 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 151,419 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 150,940 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 150,150 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 149,563 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 148,309 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 147,049 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 145,177 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 143,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 142,559 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 140,488 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 138,185 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 135,548 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 10,451 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 8,112 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 6,819 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 6,819 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B231 RKS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B231 RKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B231 RKS registered?

B231 RKS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B231 RKS safe to buy?

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