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B77 DTH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,077 mi
Last recorded94,077 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB77 DTH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 94,077 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 94,070 miles

Early Surface Corrosion

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 94,054 miles

Early Surface Corrosion

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 94,054 miles

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

Early Surface Corrosion

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 94,038 miles

Early Surface Corrosion

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 94,038 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both Ns + Os (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both Ns + Os (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working Both Ns + Os (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Early Surface Corrosion

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,930 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 93,930 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 93,905 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 May 2018 93,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,365 miles

Corrosion to offside front floor pan - outside prescribed areas

Slight seep from power steering box

Fail 11 Jul 2017 93,365 miles

Corrosion to offside front floor pan - outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight seep from power steering box

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 92,891 miles

o/s/f floor/ inner arch corroded, not within a prescribed area

slight play both front wheel bearings

steering box damp

Pass 17 Apr 2015 92,891 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 92,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,439 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 84,700 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 83,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 83,187 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,788 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight play in offside front door hinge

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,747 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 72,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 65,502 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 65,502 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,197 miles

oil leak

slight play front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Apr 2006 64,197 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

slight play front wheel bearings

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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B77 DTH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 B77 DTH, 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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B77 DTH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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