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B747 KNJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,467 mi
Last recorded45,467 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB747 KNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2022 45,467 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,302 miles

o/s/f n/s/r tyres slight cracking to side walls

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 43,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 43,624 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 43,256 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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B747 KNJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B747 KNJ, 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 B747 KNJ registered?

B747 KNJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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