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B3 LRO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

9,555 mi
Last recorded9,555 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 LRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 9,555 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 7,933 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 7,783 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 7,615 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 7,509 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 7,375 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 7,037 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 4,151 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 3,941 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 2,795 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 2,361 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 2,361 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 2,357 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 2,357 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 1 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 1 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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B3 LRO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B3 LRO, 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

How do I check the history of B3 LRO?

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What year was B3 LRO registered?

B3 LRO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B3 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 LRO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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