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B760 DGB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,869 mi
Last recorded92,869 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB760 DGB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 92,869 miles

Nearside Front Swivel joint

Steering box leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2024 91,938 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2023 90,314 miles

Nearside Front Swivel joint has slight movement

Oil leak

Power steering box seeping

Pass 24 Aug 2022 88,613 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 85,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 12 May 2021 85,968 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has seepage power steering pump (2.1.1 (e) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 22 May 2020 84,674 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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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B760 DGB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B760 DGB, 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 B760 DGB registered?

B760 DGB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1985.

Is B760 DGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B760 DGB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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