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B417 ECV

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

212,137 mi
Last recorded212,137 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB417 ECV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 212,137 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Axle Corroded

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 210,813 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Axle Corroded

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2025 210,813 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Axle Corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 23 May 2022 210,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 207,656 miles

n/s/f/floor rusty

Fail 27 Jun 2019 207,656 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) draglink (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f/floor rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2018 204,282 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 202,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four coil springs corroded

all radius arm bushes deteriated

Fail 16 May 2017 202,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four coil springs corroded

all radius arm bushes deteriated

Pass 18 May 2016 200,779 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 bushes which mount to the axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front hubseal leaking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 bushes which mount to the axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 198,774 miles

N/S hubseal has a slight leak

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 May 2014 197,156 miles

N/S/F hub seal leaking

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 May 2014 197,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

N/S/F hub seal leaking

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 May 2013 193,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F hub seal has slight leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

has slight corrosion to the underside of vehicle

vehicle has unidentfied oil/fluid loss underneath vehicle

Pass 21 May 2012 190,261 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak from nearside front swivel/hub housing

Fail 17 May 2012 190,257 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak from nearside front swivel/hub housing

Pass 9 May 2011 188,800 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak from front hubs

Fail 6 May 2011 188,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak from front hubs

Pass 22 Mar 2010 185,998 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front propshaft sliding joint gaiter split

slight oil leak from front differential

Fail 19 Mar 2010 185,998 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front propshaft sliding joint gaiter split

slight oil leak from front differential

Pass 29 Apr 2009 183,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front propshaft sliding joint boot split

gearbox oil leak

leak from nearside front hub

steering drop arm boot/dust cover split

Fail 29 Apr 2009 183,376 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front propshaft sliding joint boot split

gearbox oil leak

leak from nearside front hub

steering drop arm boot/dust cover split

Pass 2 May 2008 178,851 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

gearbox oil leak

slight oil leak from nearside front hub housing

Fail 1 May 2008 178,849 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

gearbox oil leak

slight oil leak from nearside front hub housing

Pass 20 Apr 2007 175,714 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front propshaft sliding joint gaiter split

gearbox oil leak

oil leak from nearside front swivel hub

Fail 19 Apr 2007 175,713 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front propshaft sliding joint gaiter split

gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 May 2006 173,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front propshaft centre sliding joint boot split

gearbox oil leak

Fail 3 May 2006 173,163 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front propshaft centre sliding joint boot split

gearbox oil leak

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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B417 ECV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B417 ECV, 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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B417 ECV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 1985.

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