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PYM 808

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,669 mi
Last recorded53,669 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYM 808
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,954cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 53,669 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 52,931 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 51,903 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 51,221 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 50,717 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 50,495 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 49,950 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 49,271 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 49,271 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 47,270 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 47,270 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 44,516 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,925 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,704 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 36,266 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 35,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,096 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,601 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 32,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,844 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 31,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs working area starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Aug 2009 31,564 miles

both rear brake discs working area starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,404 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,678 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,467 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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PYM 808 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PYM 808, 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 PYM 808 registered?

PYM 808 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is PYM 808 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYM 808 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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