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B721 HRP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

66,144 mi
Last recorded66,144 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB721 HRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 66,144 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 65,484 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 65,443 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged @ caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 64,486 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 63,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 63,481 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Cross link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 63,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Cross link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,002 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn cross link (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 62,518 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 62,097 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 61,620 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,744 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,792 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,960 miles

Very slight cut in inner tyre wall of nearside rear tyre but not deep enough to show cords

Pass 28 Oct 2013 58,832 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 38,332 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,332 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 58,832 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,832 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

steering damper bush has slight play

Fail 14 Apr 2011 58,832 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

propshaft bolts loose

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,832 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

propshaft bolts loose

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,832 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering damper bush

Fail 7 Apr 2010 58,832 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in o/s/f steering damper bush

Pass 1 May 2009 58,832 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 58,832 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 58,832 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 58,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 58,832 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 58,832 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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B721 HRP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 B721 HRP, 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 B721 HRP registered?

B721 HRP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1985.

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The MOT history for B721 HRP shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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