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B725 DEW

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,852 mi
Last recorded102,852 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB725 DEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 102,852 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 100,410 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 100,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn A frame arms (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 98,471 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 95,584 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,983 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 92,939 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,128 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,885 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 75,939 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 75,939 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 71,298 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,627 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,992 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 48,021 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,021 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 38,614 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 38,518 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 19,492 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 19,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 3,870 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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B725 DEW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B725 DEW, 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 B725 DEW registered?

B725 DEW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B725 DEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B725 DEW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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