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B668 CNY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,036 mi
Last recorded137,036 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB668 CNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 137,036 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 136,914 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 136,406 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 135,686 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 134,590 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 133,585 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 132,734 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 132,454 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 225,211 miles

ball joint dust covers deteriorated

chassis corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 225,255 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ball joint dust covers deteriorated

chassis corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014

chassis corroded

front ad rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 20 Aug 2014

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis corroded

front ad rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 5 Sep 2012 129,081 miles

chassis corroded

front ball joints worn

suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2012 129,081 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

chassis corroded

front ball joints worn

suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2011 129,032 miles

chassis corroded

front ball joints worn

suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2010 198,000 miles

chassis corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 198,000 miles

chassis corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2008 198,000 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 198,000 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 198,000 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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B668 CNY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B668 CNY, 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 B668 CNY registered?

B668 CNY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1985.

Is B668 CNY safe to buy?

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