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B9 OJA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,145 mi
Last recorded63,145 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 OJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 May 2025 63,145 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 63,112 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 63,066 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 62,621 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 62,599 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 62,591 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 62,565 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 62,459 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,439 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 61,215 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,415 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 61,024 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,827 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 61,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 59,518 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 49,789 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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B9 OJA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc 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 B9 OJA, 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

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What year was B9 OJA registered?

B9 OJA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1985.

Is B9 OJA safe to buy?

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