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B942 NEY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,433 mi
Last recorded135,433 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB942 NEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 135,433 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 135,433 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 135,433 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 135,433 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 135,433 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 135,433 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Front and rear ()

Fail 21 Dec 2019 35,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip light no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play nut is not tight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam light on as dip, dip light is on main beam wrongly wired (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment spilt/locking pin missing (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2014 135,433 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 117,948 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 117,944 miles

Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front engine mounting missing (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting missing (6.1.D.1a)

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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B942 NEY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B942 NEY, 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 B942 NEY registered?

B942 NEY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 1985.

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