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B625 VRH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,123 mi
Last recorded101,123 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB625 VRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 101,123 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 96,082 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 89,364 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 86,040 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 86,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 82,682 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 82,682 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 82,029 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 82,020 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 81,235 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front propshaft universal joint worn

Fail 3 Aug 2019 81,222 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 1 Aug 2018 79,154 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 77,876 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 77,701 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe holed just before rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 77,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 77,528 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Over rear axle. (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 76,401 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 74,626 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 74,008 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 72,951 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 72,661 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 72,636 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 71,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet pull not in good working order

fuel filler cap seal not in good working order

Fail 28 Mar 2007 69,662 miles

Centre Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 69,662 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 67,105 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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B625 VRH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 B625 VRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B625 VRH registered?

B625 VRH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1985.

Is B625 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B625 VRH shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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