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B966 DKW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,875 mi
Last recorded90,875 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB966 DKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 90,875 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive NS and OS outer hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 90,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside gearbox mounting bolt missing to chassis

Fail 3 May 2022 90,875 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake insecure Master cylinder bracket bolts missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 90,875 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 85,739 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 85,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

oil leak osr brake backplate.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 85,723 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak osr brake backplate

Pass 3 Jul 2007 80,239 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 80,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 79,238 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 79,238 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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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B966 DKW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 B966 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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B966 DKW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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