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B8 SFL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

70,628 mi
Last recorded70,628 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 SFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 70,628 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 70,229 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 69,909 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 69,908 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil leak from axle (1.1.14 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed not attached to car (0.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 69,381 miles

Central Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Handbrake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 69,371 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm near side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Handbrake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Front steering damper bush worn o/s

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 68,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 68,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 Drag link 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 67,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,108 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,403 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 66,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 65,675 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,999 miles

prop shaft u/j on rear of rear shaft slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

tread of all 4 tyres are out side body of car

Fail 26 Jul 2012 63,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

tread of all 4 tyres are out side body of car

Fail 9 Sep 2010 642,746 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 642,746 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 641,644 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 641,644 miles

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 640,648 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 640,603 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front prop rear uj has slight play

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 640,462 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front prop rear uj has slight play

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B8 SFL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 B8 SFL, 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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B8 SFL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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