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B448 BTU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,236 mi
Last recorded173,236 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB448 BTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 173,236 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 172,358 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 170,685 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 170,664 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired leaking onto brakes (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 170,446 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 170,428 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 168,683 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 166,718 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 163,818 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 161,593 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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B448 BTU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B448 BTU, 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 B448 BTU registered?

B448 BTU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 1985.

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