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B963 NPG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,811 mi
Last recorded189,811 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB963 NPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 189,811 miles

Bulkhead corroded

Engine oil leak

Exhaust corroded and blowing

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 11 Sep 2025 189,811 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Bulkhead corroded

Engine oil leak

Exhaust corroded and blowing

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 24 Jul 2025 188,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A frame crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring saddle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A frame cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black number plate (0.1 (d))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank cross member exsessively corroded

Near side and off side footwells corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 181,556 miles

Chassis corroded

Front brake pads wearing low

Fail 1 Aug 2024 181,551 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Chassis corroded

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jul 2023 173,597 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 173,597 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 166,147 miles

Both front brake pipes from flexi to caliper showing signs of corrosion

Exhaust corroded and blowing

Front suspension arm bushes worn

Near side rear tyre out of shape and worn on outer edge

Rear bump stops missing

Rear off side wheel bearing has slight play

chassis showing signs of corrosion

front near side top king pin worn

Fail 12 Jul 2022 165,844 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated Oil leak (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both front brake pipes from flexi to caliper showing signs of corrosion

Exhaust corroded and blowing

Front suspension arm bushes worn

Near side rear tyre out of shape and worn on outer edge

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear bump stops missing

Rear off side wheel bearing has slight play

chassis showing signs of corrosion

front near side top king pin worn

Pass 23 Jul 2021 158,927 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Fail 23 Jul 2021 158,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 150,881 miles

Rear Off side tyre on 2.5mm tread

Pass 18 Apr 2019 139,704 miles

Brake peddle has long travel,Giving limited reserve travel

Front pads wearing low

Near side front tyre on 3mm

Off side front tyre on 2mm

Power steering box slightly leaking oil

Fail 17 Apr 2019 139,704 miles

Nearside Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake peddle has long travel,Giving limited reserve travel

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front pads wearing low

Near side front tyre on 3mm

Off side front tyre on 2mm

Pass 16 Apr 2018 131,336 miles

Rear shock absorbers deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2018 131,336 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear shock absorbers deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2017 123,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre seat removed

Fail 13 Apr 2017 123,480 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear chassis member corroded and holed

Pass 26 Feb 2016 118,226 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 115,111 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 111,086 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 108,088 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 106,769 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 101,382 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 95,603 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 95,583 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 88,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 87,430 miles

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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B963 NPG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B963 NPG, 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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B963 NPG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 1985.

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