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B601 BTU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,944 mi
Last recorded152,944 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB601 BTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 152,944 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 152,938 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 152,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 152,934 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 152,655 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 144,380 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 144,380 miles

Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing locking devise missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 79,438 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 79,438 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,438 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 74,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 85,070 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 83,681 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 83,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 83,581 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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B601 BTU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 B601 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 B601 BTU registered?

B601 BTU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B601 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B601 BTU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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