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B974 DKW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

165,473 mi
Last recorded165,473 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB974 DKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 165,473 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 165,743 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 165,480 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 165,475 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 165,473 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 165,473 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 165,473 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 165,473 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 165,473 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 165,473 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 165,473 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 165,473 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 165,473 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 165,473 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 164,029 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside wing mirror cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2009 164,022 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 164,022 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 159,287 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 158,338 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 155,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ADVISE BATTERY SECURE BOX UNDER PASSENGERS SEAT CORRODED AND HOLED

Brake pipe slightly 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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B974 DKW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B974 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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B974 DKW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 January 1985.

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