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B445 JNN

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

3,828 mi
Last recorded3,828 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB445 JNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 3,828 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 3,826 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 3,238 miles

corrosion to rear chassis rails

nearside front hub seal damp and close to brakes

Pass 6 Feb 2024 2,767 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 2,005 miles

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

heavy corrosion to both rear and nearside centre chassis rails

Pass 31 Jan 2022

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 181,074 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 181,073 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 178,615 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear at rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 177,417 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

heavy corrosion to both centre chassis rails

Pass 15 Dec 2017 176,263 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 4 Dec 2017 176,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front/centre chassis rail rear of front trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all four tyres perished

Pass 6 Dec 2016 175,708 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 175,706 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 174,658 miles

heavy corrosion to offside centre chassis rail outside prescribed area

Fail 4 Apr 2013

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

heavy corrosion to offside centre chassis rail outside prescribed area

Pass 11 Apr 2012 174,031 miles

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

damap around steering box

radiator leaking slightly

vehicle emits light blue smoke at idle

Fail 3 Apr 2012

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

damap around steering box

oil leak

radiator leaking slightly

vehicle emits light blue smoke at idle

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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B445 JNN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B445 JNN, 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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B445 JNN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1985.

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