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B629 KNJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

233,988 mi
Last recorded233,988 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB629 KNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 233,988 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 231,223 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 227,002 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bend before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 222,265 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark Looks contaminated but reservoir dirty (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal feels a bit soft - advise attention

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

General body surface corrosion

General chassis surface corrosion

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By tow eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various underbonnet leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper coolant hose damaged by fan

Pass 20 Sep 2021 215,661 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s perished and cracked inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s perished and cracked inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 doors corroded lower

top coolant hose damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2021 215,661 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by anti roll bar bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis on top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis on top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s perished and cracked inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s perished and cracked inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 doors corroded lower

top coolant hose damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2020 208,346 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front body floor corroded

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s chassis corroding by bump stops

Pass 2 Sep 2019 201,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above legal requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s/f and n/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 194,204 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 186,592 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 179,956 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 179,938 miles

Fuel pipe leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 178,204 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 178,203 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 175,710 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 175,709 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 173,551 miles

Oil leak

f/screen slightly cracked, not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 3 Sep 2012 171,670 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 169,388 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 166,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chassis has minor rust patches on the underbody

Pass 30 Jul 2009 164,784 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 161,427 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 158,746 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 152,679 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 152,679 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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B629 KNJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B629 KNJ, 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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B629 KNJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 February 1985.

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