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B89 OFH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

99,116 mi
Last recorded99,116 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB89 OFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 99,116 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

chassis corroded in places

no towbar mounting bracket fitted at test

rear chassie rail corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2025 99,116 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

chassis corroded in places

no towbar mounting bracket fitted at test

rear chassie rail corroded

Fail 15 May 2025 99,116 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested hand brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working parking (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at top shocka mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working parking (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at front lower arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

n/s head lamp reflector corroded

o/s rear jack out rigger corroded

rear cross chassis corroded

rear exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 16 May 2024 98,817 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s head lamp reflector corroded

n/s rear chassis corroded at bump stop

rear cross chassis corroded thin

rear exhaust rubber mount split

Fail 9 May 2024 98,815 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank leeks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at top shocka mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis at lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side stuck on (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust rubber mount split

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s head lamp reflector corroded

n/s rear chassis corroded at bump stop

rear cross chassis corroded thin

Pass 5 May 2023 98,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross chassis corroded thin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front head lamp reflectors discoloured

indicators not self canceling

n/s rear chassis corroded thin at bump stop

Fail 24 Apr 2023 98,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at spring cup split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger corroded rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at shocka mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering box drop arm nut loose (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross chassis corroded thin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front head lamp reflectors discoloured

indicators not self canceling

n/s rear chassis corroded thin at bump stop

Pass 22 Apr 2022 96,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

rear cross chassis corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2022 96,487 miles

Emissions not tested because of exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear arm mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) steering box drop arm main nut loose (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear cover missing (4.7.1 (a))

rear cross chassis corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2021 94,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box has slight oil leak (2.1.5 (a))

fuel pump mount corroded

hand brake slightly binding

rear chassis corroded getting thin

Fail 30 Apr 2021 94,322 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box has slight oil leak (2.1.5 (a))

fuel pump mount corroded

hand brake slightly binding

rear chassis corroded getting thin

Pass 1 May 2020 91,720 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 91,715 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 91,535 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 91,533 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 91,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 91,381 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 90,930 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 90,930 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 90,874 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 90,873 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Nov 2013 90,511 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,444 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 85,280 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 85,240 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 82,639 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 81,287 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s & n/s swivel housing has slight oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2008 81,287 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s & n/s swivel housing has slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2007 79,827 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 79,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front axel swivel joints are leaking oil

first exhaust rubber mount poor condition

oil leak to gearbox

Pass 17 Apr 2007 79,694 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 79,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r o/s/r bump stops missing

n/s/r o/s/r shockabsorber metal covers corroded

rear crossmember replaced not welded on top of chassis n/s and o/s

stone chip to centre front windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2006 78,718 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 78,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oily under gearbox

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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B89 OFH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 B89 OFH, 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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B89 OFH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 May 1985.

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