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B999 EKU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,578 mi
Last recorded19,578 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB999 EKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 19,578 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 19,337 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 18,759 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 18,368 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 17,939 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 17,913 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 17,888 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 16,406 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 15,271 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 14,024 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 13,502 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 12,721 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 11,480 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 10,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 8,651 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 6,808 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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B999 EKU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B999 EKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B999 EKU?

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What year was B999 EKU registered?

B999 EKU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B999 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B999 EKU shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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