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B760 KRX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,192 mi
Last recorded91,192 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB760 KRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 91,192 miles

Nearside Front Bulkhead / A piller corroded

Nearside Front Half Shaft graese cap missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear X Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 81,148 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases On Flange (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake excessively binding Transmition drum for hand brake stuck on !!! car wont roll freely (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Bulkhead / A piller corroded

Nearside Front Half Shaft graese cap missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear X Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 89,433 miles

Offside Front main beam output low

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp working but dim

underside age related corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2023 86,717 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 86,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 86,628 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 86,611 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 86,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,403 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 86,251 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 86,053 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,519 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,338 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,863 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres perishing on inner sidewalls o/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 7 Jul 2015 84,851 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres perishing on inner sidewalls o/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,064 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

all tyres badley perished

Pass 26 Jun 2013 84,052 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front prop rear u/j worn

Pass 26 Jun 2012 82,874 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to front brake discs

slight cut to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion to rear underbody

nsf tyre is perished

Pass 11 May 2009 82,082 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

general underbody corrosion

nearside front hub seal leaking

nearside rear hub seal leaking

rear axle upper ball joint .some play and boot split

Fail 8 May 2009 82,069 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

general underbody corrosion

nearside front hub seal leaking

nearside rear hub seal leaking

rear axle upper ball joint .some play and boot split

Pass 15 May 2008 81,835 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both nearside hubs leaking fluid

corrosion to underbody

offside front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 May 2007 81,375 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 81,362 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all hub seals damp

metal brake pipes corroded

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 8 May 2006 80,352 miles

oil leak

surface corrosion forming on various parts of rear chassis and rear axle

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 KRX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KRX, 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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B760 KRX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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