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B982 LUF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

208,506 mi
Last recorded208,506 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB982 LUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 208,506 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 207,448 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 207,448 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 207,089 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 206,569 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front floor pan corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 206,074 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 205,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front chassis in poor condition

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body mounts in poor condition

both seat belts frayed

brake pedal has long travel

headlights poor

Fail 31 Mar 2017 204,686 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust mount missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower spring seat (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at nearside front seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front chassis outrigger in a poor condition

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the outer side wall

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge and has inner side wall damage

all body mountings in a poor condition

brake pedal has long travel

rear side facing seat belts not checked as area is fully loaded

steering free play close to maximum allowable limit

Pass 9 Oct 2015 191,621 miles

Offside Front seat belt

Fail 7 Oct 2015 191,621 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front seat belt

Pass 31 Mar 2014 190,119 miles

slight play in both rear shock absorber bottom bushers

slight play in offside front steering arm

travel on hand brake lever close to limit

Pass 23 Aug 2012 193,154 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 189,796 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 189,792 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 188,676 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 186,796 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 181,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front bull-bar loose

front number plate deteriorating

front propshaft u.j slightly worn

handbrake lever travel high

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

offside door insecure

offside front tyre sidewall perishing

pedal rubber perishing

Fail 4 Jul 2006 181,302 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever travel high

offside door insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

accident damage to front bumper

front number plate deteriorating

offside front tyre sidewall oerishing

pedal rubber worn

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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B982 LUF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B982 LUF, 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 B982 LUF registered?

B982 LUF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1985.

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