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B870 DCS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

335,080 mi
Last recorded335,080 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB870 DCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 335,080 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 324,502 miles

brake pipes painted with hammerite or similar

rear prop shaft (rear uj) has play

tractor joints weeping

Pass 25 Oct 2023 315,315 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 306,442 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 298,252 miles

Slight leak from Nearside Front Swivel.

Pass 16 Oct 2020 290,191 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 283,280 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured by bulkhead (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 274,141 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 264,952 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 256,598 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 248,798 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 240,975 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 234,369 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 227,038 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 219,827 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 213,139 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 207,751 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 202,458 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 197,758 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 192,130 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 185,671 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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B870 DCS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 B870 DCS, 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

How do I check the history of B870 DCS?

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What year was B870 DCS registered?

B870 DCS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B870 DCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B870 DCS shows 21 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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