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B992 VAT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

136,884 mi
Last recorded136,884 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB992 VAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 136,884 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 134,731 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 132,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 130,019 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 127,709 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 125,466 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 123,018 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 121,320 miles

Offside Front door hinge corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 119,703 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 117,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body mount slightly corroded

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Hub damp

Seat belts lightly damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2015 115,390 miles

All brake discs are slightly corroded

Brakes tested with tapley meter only due vehicles transmission type

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 115,390 miles

All brake discs are slightly corroded

Brakes tested with tapley meter only due vehicles transmission type

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 112,179 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front hubs damp

brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2013 112,028 miles

slight play in rear propshaft splines light switch was faulty seems o/k after working it

Fail 14 Mar 2013 112,028 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light switch was faulty seemes o/k after working it

slight play in rear propshaft spline

Pass 20 Mar 2012 111,776 miles

o/s/f hub leaking slightly rear propshaft splines slightly worn o/s/f axle radiuse arm could be bent

Fail 19 Mar 2012 699,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f hub leaking slightly rear propshaft splines slightly worn o/s/f axle radiuse arm could be bent

Pass 31 Mar 2011 111,254 miles

rear wiper split brake fluid low powersteering ffluid low powersteering fluid slightly low altinater belt slightly loose next to rear floor brace corroded n/s/r shocker lower bush slightly loose

Fail 31 Mar 2011 111,254 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper split brake fluid low powersteering ffluid low powersteering fluid slightly low altinater belt slightly loose next to rear floor brace corroded n/s/r shocker lower bush slightly loose

Pass 9 Apr 2010 110,475 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 110,418 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 108,822 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 108,822 miles

Front Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

prop u/js u/s.rev switch u/s

Pass 24 Nov 2007 107,293 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2007 107,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

rear crossmember starting to corrode power steering fluid slightly low engine oil just below minimum fear propshaft uj slightly worn [transmition brake]

Pass 3 Oct 2006 106,495 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 106,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B992 VAT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 B992 VAT, 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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B992 VAT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1985.

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