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B832 DFE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

139,204 mi
Last recorded139,204 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB832 DFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 139,204 miles

Front Some corrosion to cab floor panels.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind road wheel body mount corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab body mount corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind road wheel body mount corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab body mount corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 138,044 miles

Front Some corrosion to cab floor panels at front.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 137,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 137,037 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking from pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 136,497 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 134,069 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 134,069 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to middle pipes. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 133,005 miles

Oil leak from rear axle not excessive

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 133,005 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak from rear axle not excessive

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 132,364 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Fail 16 Nov 2018 132,364 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Close to pedal mounts (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired Body Mount. (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired Body Mount. (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leaks.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 131,682 miles

Number plate light dim

Oil leak rear diff

Rear Oil around engine and power steering pump

Swivels leaking front axle

Fail 18 Jul 2017 131,682 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Number plate light dim

Oil leak rear diff

Rear Oil around engine and power steering pump

Swivels leaking front axle

Pass 25 Jul 2016 131,240 miles

both front hub seals leaking

both front shockers have slight misting

Fail 25 Jul 2016 131,240 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front hub seals leaking

both front shockers have slight misting

Pass 2 Jul 2015 130,465 miles

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2014 129,814 miles

Oil leak rear diff front seal....Oil leak rocker cover gasket

Fail 8 Jul 2014 129,814 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak rear diff front seal....Oil leak rocker cover gasket

Pass 17 Jul 2013 128,728 miles

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jul 2013 128,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 127,546 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch pedal rubber smooth

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 126,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering box leaking

Fail 15 Jul 2011 126,442 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering box leaking

Pass 22 Jul 2010 125,400 miles

very long brake pedal travel

Fail 20 Jul 2010 125,400 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear shock absorbers poor condition, o.s showing signs of leakage

o.s.f and both rear tyres poor condition

signs of fluid leak/spillage around power steering box

very long brake pedal travel

Pass 17 Jul 2009 124,053 miles

Corrosion to all brake pipes

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 124,053 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Corrosion to all brake pipes

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 122,280 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 122,279 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 119,599 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 119,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both sides front tyres side walls deteriorating

brake pedal travel becoming excessive

drivers seatbelt fluffing on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2006 117,667 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 117,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight oil leak from steering box

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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B832 DFE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 B832 DFE, 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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B832 DFE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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