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B780 DDM

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,912 mi
Last recorded150,912 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB780 DDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 150,912 miles

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

Nearside front swivel housing leaking oil slightly

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 150,388 miles

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

Nearside front swivel housing leaking oil slightly

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 150,387 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front swivel housing leaking oil slightly

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 149,929 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 149,929 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 149,697 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 149,224 miles

Nearside front swivel seal slight leak.

Pass 12 Aug 2017 148,822 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 148,285 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 147,048 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 145,854 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 143,162 miles

SLIGHT RUST NEAR AN OFF SIDE INNER FRONT ARCHS

Pass 23 Dec 2011

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

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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B780 DDM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B780 DDM, 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 B780 DDM registered?

B780 DDM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1985.

Is B780 DDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B780 DDM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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