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B424 JEJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,412 mi
Last recorded135,412 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 May 2025 135,412 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 135,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 134,261 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 133,247 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 132,460 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 126,947 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 123,790 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 119,894 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 115,267 miles

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 JEJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 B424 JEJ, 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 JEJ registered?

B424 JEJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 March 1985.

Is B424 JEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B424 JEJ shows 9 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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