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OBZ 2846

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,806 mi
Last recorded66,806 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBZ 2846
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 66,806 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 65,102 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 61,963 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 60,519 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 58,273 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 54,561 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 52,569 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 50,450 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 50,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,145 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,403 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,734 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 39,280 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 37,774 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,838 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 36,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,004 miles

Nobbles On Tyres Breaking Away

Pass 13 Feb 2008 34,354 miles

slight oil weep o/s rear hub

Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,629 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 30,785 miles

Offside Outer Rear 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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OBZ 2846 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OBZ 2846, 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 OBZ 2846 registered?

OBZ 2846 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 February 1985.

Is OBZ 2846 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBZ 2846 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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