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B968 DKW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

153,146 mi
Last recorded153,146 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB968 DKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 153,146 miles

Coolant leak slight leak from heater box ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 153,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe connection into caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Coolant leak slight leak from heater box ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 152,447 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap malfunctioning

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 152,447 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust from center section to rear missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center section near both front and rear suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap malfunctioning

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 151,196 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 151,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm loose on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 149,288 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 149,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 146,086 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 146,086 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 145,300 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Torsion bar anchor point (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 142,676 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush main longitudinal axle torque-arm_ BOTH bushes at axle end. (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 142,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement main axle: longitudinal torque-arm_ BOTH bushes at axle end. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush main longitudinal axle torque-arm_ BOTH bushes at axle end. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play bush in hub housing (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 138,646 miles

Rear rear exhaust mounting slightly loose

air tank not mounted

Fail 13 Jan 2017 138,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear exhaust mounting slightly loose

air tank not mounted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 135,404 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in steering UJ under bonnet

Pass 18 Dec 2014 132,801 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 128,929 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 128,906 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 128,906 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 127,963 miles

brake pedal has slight travel

cable hanging close to front propshaft

slight play in steering (steering box adjustment?)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 127,676 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 127,676 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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B968 DKW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 B968 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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B968 DKW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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