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B845 ORE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,294 mi
Last recorded71,294 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB845 ORE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 71,294 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 60,367 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 53,529 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 51,094 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 47,507 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 43,128 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 40,243 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 38,663 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 33,814 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 28,598 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 May 2015 25,918 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 19,397 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 12,881 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,268 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 1 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 134,455 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 133,465 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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B845 ORE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B845 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B845 ORE registered?

B845 ORE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1985.

Is B845 ORE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B845 ORE shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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