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B963 YOD

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,028 mi
Last recorded76,028 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB963 YOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 76,028 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 71,174 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 65,856 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 60,550 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 55,137 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 52,152 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 51,586 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front swivel hubs slight leakage

Fail 14 Mar 2019 51,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front swivel hubs slight leakage

Pass 8 Dec 2017 502,704 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 50,272 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts rubbing against steering shaft (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (3.5.1i)

rear brakes binding

Pass 6 Dec 2016 50,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Non obligatory mirror (centre) missing

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

Service brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Fail 29 Nov 2016 50,021 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Non obligatory mirror (centre) missing

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

Service brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Pass 11 Nov 2015 48,224 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake performance only just met minimum requirements

Fail 11 Nov 2015 482,240 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake performance only just met minimum requirements

Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 45,184 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,706 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 39,706 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 128,546 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

oil leak steering box,oil leak nsf hub,oil leak rear hubs front suspension arm bushes worn,

Pass 16 Jul 2009 123,073 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 123,050 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 119,386 miles

hazard light switch in poor condition

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 YOD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YOD, 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 YOD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1985.

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