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B831 YUH

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

238,674 mi
Last recorded238,674 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB831 YUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 238,674 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 238,661 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 238,264 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 238,123 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 237,300 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 237,254 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering uj (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top a bar rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 234,499 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 232,245 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 231,568 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Parking brake requirements only just met. parking brake requires service or repair

Suspension modified

Fail 5 Sep 2015 231,568 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure advise new bolt to be fitted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake requirements only just met. parking brake requires service or repair

Suspension modified

Pass 17 Sep 2014 231,566 miles

osf tyre perished

Pass 9 Oct 2012 230,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 230,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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B831 YUH 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 69.2%.

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 B831 YUH, 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 B831 YUH registered?

B831 YUH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1985.

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