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B803 BMK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

211,201 mi
Last recorded211,201 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB803 BMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 211,201 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 211,183 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side mid chassis rail rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outside of off side front chassis rail rusted through inside outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

off side and near side front chassis outriggers badly rusted through

Pass 5 Dec 2023 205,584 miles

off side and near side front chassis outriggers quite badly rusted through

Fail 4 Dec 2023 205,570 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outside of off side chassis rail next to off side front lower arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

off side and near side front chassis outriggers quite badly rusted through

Pass 19 Oct 2022 202,108 miles

numerous oil leaks

off side and near side front chassis outriggers badly rusted through

steering drop arm rubber boot split

Fail 12 Oct 2022 202,094 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side chassis rail next to rear suspension arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side front spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

numerous oil leaks

off side and near side front chassis outriggers badly rusted through

steering drop arm rubber boot split

Pass 3 Aug 2021 199,595 miles

near side rear and off side front wheel bearings slightly noisey

steering drop arm joint rubber boot split

Fail 29 Jul 2021 199,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken off at rear of box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outside of near side chassis rail next to rear suspension arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outside of off side front chassis rail near front floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

near side rear and off side front wheel bearings slightly noisey

steering drop arm joint rubber boot split

Pass 23 Jul 2020 191,393 miles

exhaust blow

Fail 23 Jul 2020 191,393 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust blow

Pass 6 Apr 2018 182,071 miles

rear suspension arm joint onto top of rear diff rubber boot split

Fail 29 Mar 2018 182,065 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side front chassis rail area (2.4.A.3)

rear suspension arm joint onto top of rear diff rubber boot split

Pass 10 Feb 2017 162,382 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 143,419 miles

near side front tyre perishing badly and wearing low

Fail 13 Aug 2007 137,319 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 134,694 miles

brake pedal rubber splitting

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

spare tyre below 1.6

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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B803 BMK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 B803 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.

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What year was B803 BMK registered?

B803 BMK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1985.

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