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B16 LWO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,050 mi
Last recorded62,050 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 LWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 62,050 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage under radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 62,047 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage under radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 59,576 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power stering pipe under radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 55,373 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 48,769 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play universal joint near steering (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 42,168 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 42,166 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,845 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 23,317 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 23,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 23,162 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2015 221,962 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 19,036 miles

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

Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 19,036 miles

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

Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,785 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 153,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisey When Rotated

Pass 11 Apr 2011 13,546 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 113,188 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 97,794 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

slight leek from diesel pipe

slight play in power steering belt

Pass 14 Jul 2006 93,286 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 93,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B16 LWO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B16 LWO, 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.

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What year was B16 LWO registered?

B16 LWO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B16 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 LWO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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