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B627 KNP

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,257 mi
Last recorded92,257 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB627 KNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 92,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Sep 2024 92,242 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2023 88,676 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 81,880 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 81,880 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 75,159 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 75,135 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,011 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 74,011 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 72,891 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front bulk head corroded

Nearside Front wiper not parking

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 72,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front bulk head corroded

Nearside Front wiper not parking

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 72,138 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 72,138 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise slight drag on nsf brake.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 70,558 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 70,558 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 67,471 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2011 67,471 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,939 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 65,440 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 62,878 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 61,139 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 59,746 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 58,463 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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B627 KNP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 B627 KNP, 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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B627 KNP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1985.

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