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B413 OAY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

186,728 mi
Last recorded186,728 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB413 OAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 186,728 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 184,613 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 181,320 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 177,726 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid leak around steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 177,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid leak around steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 177,704 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front most uj on front propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fluid leak around steering box area

Pass 25 Feb 2019 176,225 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting/strap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop/ front universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front differential casing damaged

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside transmission mounting perished/cracking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox/ transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop/ rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 176,213 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear prop/ front flange (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety hub seal, contaminating brake disc and brake pads (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting/strap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop/ front universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front differential casing damaged

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside transmission mounting perished/cracking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox/ transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop/ rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 174,970 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 174,970 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 174,183 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 174,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 173,203 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 173,203 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 170,812 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 170,799 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 167,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 163,924 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 161,082 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 157,800 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 156,278 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 154,239 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2006 151,470 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 151,470 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 151,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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B413 OAY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B413 OAY, 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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B413 OAY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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