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B426 EAV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,973 mi
Last recorded152,973 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB426 EAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 152,973 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 151,796 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 151,321 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 149,861 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 148,874 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 146,108 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 144,605 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 143,093 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 142,946 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 142,946 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 142,825 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 142,825 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 142,677 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 142,677 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 142,412 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 142,276 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 142,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 142,071 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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B426 EAV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B426 EAV, 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 B426 EAV registered?

B426 EAV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 May 1985.

Is B426 EAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B426 EAV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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