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B801 BMK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,756 mi
Last recorded60,756 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB801 BMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 60,756 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 60,670 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 59,657 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 59,654 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 59,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 58,186 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 58,086 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,080 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 57,080 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 55,886 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 55,885 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 54,031 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,438 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,280 miles

all four tyres cracking on side walls and in tread

Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,875 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracking on side walls and in tread

Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,726 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,376 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,313 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,518 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 47,052 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,304 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,709 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,507 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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B801 BMK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B801 BMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B801 BMK registered?

B801 BMK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B801 BMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B801 BMK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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