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B664 EMO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

156,530 mi
Last recorded156,530 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB664 EMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 156,530 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 155,990 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 155,298 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 154,811 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 153,205 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 150,228 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 146,470 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 143,326 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 139,844 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 136,951 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 133,261 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 128,884 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 124,520 miles

Some of the mods welding is only just to standard

Pass 7 Jul 2012 119,733 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 116,048 miles

CENTRE CHASSIS REPAIRSARE ONLY JUST ADEQUATE!!

Pass 12 Jun 2010 112,179 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 109,294 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 106,320 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 103,762 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 100,427 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 100,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 4 Jun 2005 100,337 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2005 100,337 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

POWER STEERING BOX LEAKING SLIGHTLY †HUB SEALS LEAKING SLIGHTLY †VEHICLE MUDDY UNDERNEATH †OSF TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHING †

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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B664 EMO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,495cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 B664 EMO, 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 B664 EMO registered?

B664 EMO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1985.

Is B664 EMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B664 EMO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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