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B619 TVJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

133,004 mi
Last recorded133,004 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB619 TVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 133,004 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 132,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 131,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 130,163 miles

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 128,357 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 126,772 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 160,951 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 160,631 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 159,928 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 158,230 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 156,446 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

extensive welding repairs carried out

Fail 24 Apr 2014 156,446 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

extensive welding repairs carried out

Pass 22 Dec 2011 126,712 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 14 Aug 2010 150,564 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 149,821 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 147,204 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 84,462 miles

Chassie has been heavly rewelded.

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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B619 TVJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B619 TVJ, 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 B619 TVJ registered?

B619 TVJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1985.

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The MOT history for B619 TVJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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