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B844 ORE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,541 mi
Last recorded116,541 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB844 ORE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 116,541 miles

front swivel hubs weeping

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

front suspension turrets getting corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 116,367 miles

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

front suspension turrets getting corroded

some corrosion front chassis outriggers

Pass 11 Mar 2024 115,842 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front swivel hubs weeping

some corrosion front and rear chassis rails and outriggers

Pass 17 Mar 2023 115,464 miles

both front swivel hubs weeping

Pass 4 Mar 2022 115,231 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 115,092 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 114,923 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 114,819 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 114,619 miles

Nearside Front hole in chassis leg behind bumper

Offside Front engine mounting split

Fail 9 Mar 2018 114,597 miles

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

Nearside Front hole in chassis leg behind bumper

Offside Front engine mounting split

Pass 24 Feb 2017 114,381 miles

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

Rear chassis rails getting corroded near top shock absorber top mounting

Pass 2 Mar 2016 114,202 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 113,355 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 113,355 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 112,642 miles

engine oil leak

some play at steering wheel

Pass 19 Feb 2013 111,651 miles

both front swivel hubs showing signs of weeping

engine and gear box oil leak

existing repairs to front and rear chassis rails,outriggers crossmembers and chassis to body mounts appear ok

some play steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2012 110,569 miles

both front suspension turrets getting corroded

engine and gearbox oil leak

existing repairs to front and rear chassis rails appear ok

poor image both headlamps

tow bar and mounting points showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2011 106,695 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

extensive existing repairs to front and rear chassis rails ,front and rear chassis crossmembers,front and rear chassis outriggers and chassis to body mounts untidy but appear ok

Fail 11 Feb 2011 106,645 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

extensive existing repairs to front and rear chassis rails ,front and rear chassis crossmembers,front and rear chassis outriggers and chassis to body mounts untidy but appear ok

Pass 18 Feb 2010 104,185 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 104,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 103,841 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 103,841 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 102,365 miles

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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B844 ORE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 B844 ORE, 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 B844 ORE registered?

B844 ORE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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