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B419 UCJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

247,316 mi
Last recorded247,316 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB419 UCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 247,316 miles

((3.00-default)),,,40 YR OLD...MILES ETC ETC,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

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

VEHICLE IS 40 YR OLD AND MULTIPLE CLONKS/GROANS ETC ETC,,EVERTHING WORN ETC ETC,,

Fail 10 Dec 2025 247,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

((3.00-default)),,,40 YR OLD...MILES ETC ETC,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

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

VEHICLE IS 40 YR OLD AND MULTIPLE CLONKS/GROANS ETC ETC,,EVERTHING WORN ETC ETC,,

Pass 10 Dec 2024 247,213 miles

39 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,,,,--------------((3.00-default))..

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 247,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

39 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,,,,--------------((3.00-default))..

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 246,232 miles

Offside Rear Half shaft seal slight leak

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 245,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f and rear deterirorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/f and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front steering arm ball joint boot deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, transfer, and diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 242,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 242,733 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings lower bracket bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 242,745 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement seat pan to floor area (10.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced structure corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at A frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle holed by fuel filler pipe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced transom to chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member to chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested oil leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at A frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced transom to chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up front prop Hardy Spicer UJ (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up front prop hardy spicer (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front power steering pipes corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and o/s/r deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub oil leak

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

transfer box oil leak, rear diff oil leak steering box oil leak

Pass 4 May 2020 241,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear and o/s/r bump stop missing

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear tub, transomes corroded underside

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

chassis corroded in areas

Fail 22 Apr 2020 241,193 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear and o/s/r bump stop missing

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear tub, transomes corroded underside

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

chassis corroded in areas

Pass 16 May 2019 239,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear and o/s/r tyres deteriorated

Offside Front hub oil leak

Offside Front steering box oil leak

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

diff oil leak

gearbox oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

vehicle has heavy corrosion to chassis

Fail 2 May 2019 239,950 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger to body holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear and o/s/r tyres deteriorated

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front hub oil leak

Offside Front steering box oil leak

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

diff oil leak

gearbox oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

vehicle has heavy corrosion to chassis

Pass 24 Apr 2018 233,589 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 226,933 miles

this vehacle has been uprated.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 213,903 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 213,897 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings where rear nearside suspention coil spring sits (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2015 212,634 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 212,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 207,264 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 200,818 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 194,230 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 189,457 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 183,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 183,423 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 177,919 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 177,889 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 173,161 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 164,807 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 164,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel tank bracket corroded

o/s/f n/s/f out riggers corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2006 157,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear shocker covers corroded

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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B419 UCJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 B419 UCJ, 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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B419 UCJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1985.

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