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B615 HFE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

224,043 mi
Last recorded224,043 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB615 HFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 224,043 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 221,329 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 218,853 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 215,266 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 214,144 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 214,130 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipes from brake servo (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bump stop mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 213,011 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 209,838 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 209,838 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 207,544 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 204,671 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 201,837 miles

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

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

Rear fuel tank cross member corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2015 199,542 miles

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

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

offside front gland seal weeping

Pass 23 Mar 2014 196,927 miles

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

slight weep from offside steering gland

Pass 29 Mar 2013 194,072 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 19,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber wearing

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2011 186,976 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 184,279 miles

offside rear door shut box sections corroded close to prescibed area.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 176,986 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 176,982 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 163,530 miles

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

minor crack in front number plate

oil leak from n/s/f drive sphere

Pass 17 Jan 2007 158,459 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 151,344 miles

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

both front hubs starting to leak oil

front number plate has a small crack

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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B615 HFE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B615 HFE, 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 B615 HFE registered?

B615 HFE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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