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B909 FVL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,033 mi
Last recorded137,033 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB909 FVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 137,033 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 136,881 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 136,881 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative replacement used speedometer fitted as supplied (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 103,998 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 103,998 miles

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 103,948 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 103,948 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 102,827 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 101,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 99,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 98,596 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 97,096 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 93,587 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 91,090 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 90,819 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 90,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

nsr bump stop insecure

Pass 27 May 2005 89,030 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 89,030 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

o/s rear chassis and rear cross member badly carroded

oil leak

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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B909 FVL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B909 FVL, 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 B909 FVL registered?

B909 FVL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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