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B548 EYB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,124 mi
Last recorded116,124 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB548 EYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2025 116,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and back both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2010 114,342 miles

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

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

drivers door rotten inside

Pass 17 Aug 2009 110,412 miles

light corssion to chassise rails both sides

Pass 7 Aug 2008 107,138 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 103,149 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 98,426 miles

slight play in steering box

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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B548 EYB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B548 EYB, 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 B548 EYB registered?

B548 EYB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B548 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B548 EYB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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