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B417 RDX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,262 mi
Last recorded94,262 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB417 RDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 94,262 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 93,030 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 92,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greesed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 22 Sep 2022 92,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Fail 22 Sep 2022 92,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Pass 27 Sep 2021 91,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear bump stop missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear pick body cross member corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2021 91,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear bump stop missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear pick body cross member corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

chassis coated in wax oil

rear bump stops missing

Fail 10 Sep 2020 90,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

chassis coated in wax oil

rear bump stops missing

Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,910 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

chassis has be coated in wax oil..

rear bump stops missing

Fail 4 Mar 2019 89,910 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear floor cross member corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Pass 12 Feb 2018 89,472 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

all tyre have slight cracking age related

nearside and offside out riggers have slight corroision

rear floor cross members corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 89,472 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

all tyre have slight cracking age related

nearside and offside out riggers have slight corroision

rear floor cross members corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 89,094 miles

All tyres have slight cracking to side wall and inbetween treads

Front Oil leak Engine area ()

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 89,094 miles

All tyres have slight cracking to side wall and inbetween treads

Front Oil leak Engine area ()

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 88,644 miles

All tyres slight cracking to side walls

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Body mount area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Body mount area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Slight oil leak engine/gearbox

Slight play in front propshaft joint

Fail 5 Nov 2015 88,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber tube mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage body mounting area (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

all tyres have slight cracking to side walls

slight engine /gear box oil leaks

slight play in front propshaft joint

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,344 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

all tyres aged related cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2014 88,344 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

all tyres aged related cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,754 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,312 miles

Front brake hoses perishing

N/s/front cv ball slight oil leak

Stering idler slight play

Stering tight spots side to side

Pass 20 Jun 2007 84,857 miles

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

condition of rear cross member

Pass 11 Jul 2006 84,672 miles

both sides rear wheel bearings have play

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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B417 RDX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 B417 RDX, 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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B417 RDX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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