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B964 DKW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,000 mi
Last recorded120,000 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB964 DKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 120,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to test fail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 120,000 miles

Both rear axle bump stops missing

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Bracket on swivel housing broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 119,999 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating Pedal sinks to floor when constant pressure applied to pedal with resulting loss of brake effort (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose missing one of five bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Threads not engaging with locking part of lower mounting nyloc nut (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure Panhard arm mounting bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear axle bump stops missing

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Bracket on swivel housing broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 120,000 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 119,999 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 119,999 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 119,525 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 115,298 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 114,138 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 114,138 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 114,138 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 114,138 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 114,138 miles

Center exhaust hanger lose.

N/s/f shock turret starting to corrode.

Rear exhaust hanger lose.

Fail 19 Jun 2013 114,138 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Center exhaust hanger lose.

N/s/f shock turret starting to corrode.

Rear exhaust hanger lose.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 114,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear silencer corroded

Steering wheel rim slightly loose on boss in one place.

Fail 28 Jan 2012 114,138 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear silencer corroded

Steering wheel rim slightly loose on boss in one place.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 114,138 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 114,138 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front brake disc inner surface corroded

nearside front front track rod end worn

offside front brake disc back plate insecure

offside front brake disc inner surface scored

rear axle centre ball joint mounting bolt locking nut ineffective.

wheel nuts do not go over wheel studs fully

Pass 3 Apr 2009 114,138 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 106,034 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 106,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no plate in front screen

Pass 7 Apr 2007 91,399 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dampness around diesel pump

near side tractor joint weeping

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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B964 DKW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B964 DKW, 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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B964 DKW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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