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B687 CRN

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,282 mi
Last recorded153,282 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB687 CRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2025 153,282 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 152,452 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 149,262 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 148,040 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 146,220 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 142,064 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 138,035 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 132,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 125,662 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 118,965 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 113,318 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 107,159 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 92,430 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 85,838 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 79,331 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 75,567 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 158,363 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 156,255 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 153,312 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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B687 CRN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B687 CRN, 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

How do I check the history of B687 CRN?

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What year was B687 CRN registered?

B687 CRN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B687 CRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B687 CRN shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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