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B759 NPA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

182,382 mi
Last recorded182,382 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB759 NPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 182,382 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 174,153 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer axle oil seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil - Sump plug / possible rear crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 167,746 miles

Nearside Front CV oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump plug, front differential, possible transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front pan hard arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 160,570 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 151,560 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts getting low, nearside worn more than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Panhard arm bushing has very slight play

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 142,233 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 127,897 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 127,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 117,855 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION, PANHARD ROD, SLIGHT PLAY OUTER BUSH

O/S HEADLAMP DETERIORATED

SLIGHT PLAY REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 20 Mar 2017 107,051 miles

FRONT PANHARD ROD BUSHES DETERIORATED

FRONT PANHARD ROD BUSHES DETERIORATED

HAZARD WARNING LAMP SWITCH STICKY

OIL LEAK BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HUBS

OIL LEAK N/S FRONT CHASSIS AREA

RECOMEND ADJUST PARKING BRAKE

SLIGHT PLAY N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY O/S FRONT SWIVEL HUB

Pass 12 Mar 2016 94,475 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 81,623 miles

Coolant leak

Rust stainig around hockey stick bushes

Slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Tyre treads getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,635 miles

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Feb 2014 69,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,415 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,553 miles

Recomend adjust handbrake

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,993 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 NPA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B759 NPA, 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 NPA registered?

B759 NPA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 1985.

Is B759 NPA safe to buy?

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