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B466 VUG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

190,921 mi
Last recorded190,921 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB466 VUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 190,921 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 195,011 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball has joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering damper bushes heavily worn

Fail 15 Sep 2022 195,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball has joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering damper bushes heavily worn

Fail 31 Aug 2022 195,009 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers parking anywhere on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 31 Aug 2021 186,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 186,884 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not working (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 178,799 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users worse when engine cold (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flexible hose joint (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 178,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users worse when engine cold (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flexible hose joint (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 177,060 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 177,052 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing Steering drop arm (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear prop front U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire Front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Kinked at union to flexi (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop front U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 171,902 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 159,295 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 148,039 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 142,773 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 140,723 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2013 125,096 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 123,982 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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B466 VUG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B466 VUG, 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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B466 VUG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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