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B851 APU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

166,554 mi
Last recorded166,554 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB851 APU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 166,554 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 164,319 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 164,319 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blown (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Polly Radius arm bushes breaking up - O/S & N/S - Axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box not properly attached Locking tabs missing from fixing bolts (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to assess both inner pads fully - Could be below minimum tolerance (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective O/S & N/S - Corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Disc back plate bent

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front & rear differentials (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 162,633 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting trumpet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 157,858 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting trumpet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 157,858 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting trumpet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 153,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 149,973 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 149,973 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 157,548 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 145,332 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 145,332 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 145,139 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s and n/s front hubs leaking oil slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2017 145,139 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s and n/s front hubs leaking oil slightly

Pass 27 May 2016 140,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 131,256 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 127,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 127,197 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 121,401 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 119,985 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 119,985 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 113,812 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 107,062 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 98,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 87,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 76,580 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 66,021 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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B851 APU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 B851 APU, 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 B851 APU registered?

B851 APU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1985.

Is B851 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B851 APU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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