CarVerify

Free Car Check

B54 BMA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,052 mi
Last recorded99,052 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB54 BMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 99,052 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 98,972 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 98,909 miles

All direction indicators not working Not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 98,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 98,666 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 98,666 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg end in several places (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg end in several places (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system hub pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split and leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

main beam tell-tale light not working

Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,561 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2019 98,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2018 98,344 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 97,424 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 96,691 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 96,259 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 94,993 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 91,796 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 89,322 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 89,322 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 85,205 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 84,506 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B54 BMA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B54 BMA, 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

How do I check the history of B54 BMA?

You can check the full history of B54 BMA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B54 BMA registered?

B54 BMA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B54 BMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B54 BMA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B54 BMA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B54 BMA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.