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B969 DKW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,563 mi
Last recorded59,563 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB969 DKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 59,563 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 58,959 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 58,156 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 56,343 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 56,256 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,252 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 55,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 54,309 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 54,309 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,977 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 49,037 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 49,037 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 48,096 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 47,635 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,466 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,179 miles

front chassis and nearside front outrigger corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2010 70,179 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front chassis and nearside front outrigger corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2009 69,505 miles

nearside front out rigger corroded/battery tray corroded/front bumper mount corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,715 miles

front doors stiff opening

Pass 18 Jul 2007 67,407 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT HUB COVER MISSING

NEARSIDELIGHT SCREW MISSING

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 66,404 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 66,404 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

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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B969 DKW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,947cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 B969 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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What year was B969 DKW registered?

B969 DKW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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