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B804 NSH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

187,208 mi
Last recorded187,208 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB804 NSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 187,208 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 187,208 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 187,208 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 187,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2016 187,208 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 138,376 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 137,370 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 137,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 136,856 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 135,945 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 134,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 134,770 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 133,746 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 133,746 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 127,593 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 120,918 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 120,918 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B804 NSH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 B804 NSH, 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 B804 NSH registered?

B804 NSH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1985.

Is B804 NSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B804 NSH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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