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B458 KTV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,554 mi
Last recorded90,554 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB458 KTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 90,554 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 89,348 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slight play

Fail 25 Jul 2023 89,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 89,245 miles

Front wipers split.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 87,909 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,715 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 86,029 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 82,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in nsf wheel bearing.

washers poor.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 82,061 miles

slight play in nsf wheel bearing.

washers poor.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,767 miles

backbox exhaust blowing slightly.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

track rod end boots split.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 81,767 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

backbox exhaust blowing slightly.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

track rod end boots split.

Fail 2 Jun 2012 80,285 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 80,285 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,258 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rec hand brake adjust.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 77,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

rec hand brake adjust.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 75,490 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear axle ball joint boot split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 75,490 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear axle ball joint boot split

Pass 22 Dec 2008 74,971 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,331 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,659 miles

play in o/s track rod.

wipers starting to smeer screen.

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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B458 KTV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B458 KTV, 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 B458 KTV registered?

B458 KTV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 1985.

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