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B808 YKN

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,691 mi
Last recorded115,691 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB808 YKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 115,691 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 110,104 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 108,389 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 107,955 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear axle ball joint slightly worn and gaiter starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 107,955 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear axle ball joint slightly worn and gaiter starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 106,236 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads all on wear limit (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

various oil leaks present from engine

Fail 25 Jul 2017 106,236 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads all on wear limit (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

various oil leaks present from engine

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 100,891 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak.

Fail 7 Dec 2012 94,359 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 94,359 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 88,274 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 88,274 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 76,800 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 72,201 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 72,195 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 70,023 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 70,023 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,603 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,853 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 49,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 41,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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B808 YKN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 B808 YKN, 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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B808 YKN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 1985.

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