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B954 MFP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

228,521 mi
Last recorded228,521 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB954 MFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 228,521 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 227,245 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 225,743 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 224,031 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 222,646 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 220,535 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 218,084 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 215,660 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 213,816 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 209,943 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 206,529 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 203,786 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 200,770 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 196,984 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 192,438 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 188,658 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 183,905 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 183,898 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 181,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

UNDERBODY COVERED IN HEAVY UNDERSEAL

Pass 15 Feb 2008 176,521 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear forward facing seat has poor security

Fail 14 Feb 2008 176,496 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear forward facing seat has poor security

Fail 9 Feb 2008 176,434 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

heavy underseal to underbody and components

Pass 5 Feb 2007 171,024 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 164,833 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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B954 MFP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B954 MFP, 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 B954 MFP registered?

B954 MFP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1985.

Is B954 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B954 MFP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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