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Q612VME

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,917 mi
Last recorded143,917 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ612VME
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 143,917 miles

Central Front Upper Coolant leak water pump leaking ()

Fail 6 Dec 2025 143,917 miles

Central Front Upper Coolant leak water pump leaking ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 143,118 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 142,566 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 142,326 miles

n/s front outer hub seal leaking oil

o/s front outer hub seal leaking oil

Pass 27 Jul 2015 142,142 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 142,099 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 141,694 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 13 Jun 2014 141,694 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2012 140,548 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 139,440 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 138,050 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 137,658 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 133,905 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 133,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis has generalised surface corrosion

tailpipe heavily corroded

windscreen wipers smear slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2005 133,133 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis has generalised surface corrosion

tailpipe heavily corroded

windscreen wipers smear slightly

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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Q612VME is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Q612VME, 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 Q612VME registered?

Q612VME is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is Q612VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q612VME shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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