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B759 LAB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,376 mi
Last recorded58,376 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB759 LAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 58,376 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 57,141 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 55,382 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 53,557 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 50,992 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 46,949 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 44,217 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 39,901 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,891 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 32,592 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Jul 2015 27,677 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 22,368 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 18,959 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 15,337 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 11,331 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 6,121 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 160 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 168,528 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 164,705 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 163,069 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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B759 LAB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc 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 B759 LAB, 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 B759 LAB registered?

B759 LAB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B759 LAB safe to buy?

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