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B719 FBD

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,327 mi
Last recorded37,327 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB719 FBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 37,327 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 29,371 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 25,971 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 21,808 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 17,374 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 15,613 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 10,772 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 7,571 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 2,989 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 60,302 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,312 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,877 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 38,785 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,572 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,482 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 33,481 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

slight oil leak nearside front inner hub seal

Pass 18 Dec 2007 29,133 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 29,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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B719 FBD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B719 FBD, 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 B719 FBD registered?

B719 FBD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B719 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B719 FBD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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