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B887 PKV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3928cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

167,863 mi
Last recorded167,863 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB887 PKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,928cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 167,863 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 166,617 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 165,369 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear + cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 164,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

• Steering box has seepage [2.1.1 (e) (i)]

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 163,035 miles

Front both hub seals slight leaks

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 162,197 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside upper and lower perished/worn (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Fail 19 Nov 2020 162,197 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside upper and lower perished/worn (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 161,774 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 161,129 miles

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

play in steering,slight oil leaks around steering box,

Pass 23 Aug 2017 160,329 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

long handbrake travel

nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisy,leaks around steering box

Fail 10 Aug 2017 160,323 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

long handbrake travel

nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisy,leaks around steering box

Pass 19 Aug 2016 159,683 miles

oil leaks

Pass 24 Aug 2015 158,550 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 157,428 miles

Nearside axle swivel slight leak

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 157,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside axle swivel slight leak

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2013 156,563 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 156,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 155,989 miles

roll cage support on nearside corroded

tractor joints leaking

Fail 16 Nov 2011 155,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

roll cage support on nearside corroded

tractor joints leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2010 154,947 miles

oversize wheels and tyres fitted wheels protrude beyond wheel arches

Fail 29 Oct 2010 154,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oversize wheels and tyres fitted wheels protrude beyond wheel arches

Pass 4 Nov 2009 154,061 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

hand brake travel high

Fail 21 Oct 2009 154,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

hand brake travel high

Pass 23 Oct 2008 152,467 miles

n/s/r chassis corroded by shock absorber

Fail 20 Oct 2008 152,467 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r chassis corroded by shock absorber

Pass 27 Oct 2007 151,622 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 151,622 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 150,989 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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B887 PKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,928cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 B887 PKV, 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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B887 PKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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