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B465 NMX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,391 mi
Last recorded136,391 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB465 NMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 136,391 miles

Offside Front tyre need attention

Pass 24 Jun 2019 136,326 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 135,886 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front screen craked at the bottom end

Pass 21 Jun 2017 135,434 miles

Rear crossmember corroded

battery light on

front screen craked at the bottom

Pass 23 Mar 2013 135,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 134,482 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 132,361 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 130,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 151,774 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 151,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 150,930 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 149,850 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 149,848 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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B465 NMX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B465 NMX, 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 B465 NMX registered?

B465 NMX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 July 1985.

Is B465 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B465 NMX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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