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B925 DKY

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,917 mi
Last recorded86,917 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB925 DKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 86,917 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 86,917 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 83,515 miles

N/S/F Chassis to floor corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2005 78,522 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 78,522 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2005 78,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

advanced corrosion entire chassis ,advise,

Fail 22 Aug 2005 78,486 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

near side and off side front caliper covers rotten

near side and off side rear bump stops missing

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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B925 DKY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B925 DKY, 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 B925 DKY registered?

B925 DKY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B925 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B925 DKY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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