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B412 AEP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,200 mi
Last recorded197,200 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB412 AEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 197,200 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 187,449 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 190,849 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 185,755 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 181,687 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 176,828 miles

Centre Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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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B412 AEP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B412 AEP, 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 B412 AEP registered?

B412 AEP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B412 AEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B412 AEP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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