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B945 OCC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB945 OCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak Underneath. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 98,146 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 97,999 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all mounting points front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 97,999 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all mounting points front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 97,459 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 95,763 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 95,925 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 93,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 93,830 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 93,780 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 91,518 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 91,170 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 90,527 miles

o/s front brake disc slightly scored

slight corrosion on rear of chasis

Fail 21 Jul 2006 87,923 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 87,923 miles

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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B945 OCC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B945 OCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B945 OCC registered?

B945 OCC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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