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B424 FDM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,626 mi
Last recorded167,626 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB424 FDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 167,626 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 165,940 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 163,817 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front suspension spring mountings to front axle weak due to the extent of corrosion , spring lower mountings to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 163,767 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front shock aborber mounting bushs missing shocks loose (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front suspension spring mountings to front axle weak due to the extent of corrosion , spring lower mountings to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 162,556 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 162,551 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 161,397 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 161,382 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose on threads to track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2021 161,375 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 161,375 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking o/s engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Steering damper o/s bush worn

Pass 8 Jul 2020 157,830 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 157,829 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 157,826 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 157,825 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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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B424 FDM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B424 FDM, 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 B424 FDM registered?

B424 FDM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1985.

Is B424 FDM safe to buy?

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