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B94 JFU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

230,287 mi
Last recorded230,287 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB94 JFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 230,287 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 228,389 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 227,178 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 226,030 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 225,278 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 224,860 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 224,079 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 223,475 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 223,464 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 222,766 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 222,177 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 221,572 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 218,130 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 211,312 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 206,477 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 201,327 miles

Vehicle chassis detteriating in places.

Pass 10 May 2010 196,090 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 191,148 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 186,796 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 182,713 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 179,266 miles

Both front hub seals showing signs of detteriation.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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B94 JFU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B94 JFU, 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 B94 JFU registered?

B94 JFU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1985.

Is B94 JFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B94 JFU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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