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B662 OFH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

109,556 mi
Last recorded109,556 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB662 OFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 109,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 108,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 105,856 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 105,856 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 104,174 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 101,986 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 99,767 miles

offside front swivel seal leaking oil

Fail 14 Apr 2021 99,765 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

offside front swivel seal leaking oil

Pass 16 Apr 2020 98,186 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2020 98,186 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger by suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger by suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,387 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 96,387 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm loose +u/ j loose (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 94,429 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside wiper blade split at end

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 92,988 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside wiper blade split at end

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 91,658 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 90,018 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 90,017 miles

Offside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,725 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 88,725 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 87,355 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,652 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 85,652 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,126 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 83,154 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 82,180 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 80,699 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 80,699 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 78,808 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 76,363 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 76,363 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B662 OFH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B662 OFH, 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 B662 OFH registered?

B662 OFH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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