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B773 DCV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,379 mi
Last recorded163,379 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB773 DCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 163,379 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED AND SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 21 May 2024 162,989 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 162,365 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop splines (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 162,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop splines (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 159,127 miles

Rear crossmember corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2022 159,036 miles

Fuel system component leaking at pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 157,050 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 157,050 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 156,386 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 156,376 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pedal very Spongey. Dangerous (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2018 151,821 miles

Central Rear flexi ferrules corroded

Nearside Front flexi ferrules corroded

Offside Front flexi ferrules corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2018 151,821 miles

Central Rear flexi ferrules corroded

Nearside Front flexi ferrules corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 145,866 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 145,866 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced on axle (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at front of radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 145,501 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 145,501 miles

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced rear area (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 144,197 miles

Movement O/S/F Door Hinges

Fail 7 Oct 2014 144,185 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Movement O/S/F Door Hinges

Pass 2 Oct 2013 143,234 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 143,234 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 140,570 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 135,588 miles

chassis painted

slight drag o/s/r vwheel

Pass 12 Apr 2010 133,484 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 133,484 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 131,426 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 131,426 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 129,285 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 127,419 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 127,410 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

front hubs have a fluid leak

Pass 19 Oct 2005 124,411 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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B773 DCV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B773 DCV, 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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B773 DCV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1985.

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