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B583 LWM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

273,518 mi
Last recorded273,518 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB583 LWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 273,518 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 268,379 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 264,558 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 261,956 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 257,871 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 254,532 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 252,831 miles

slight smoke emitted under acceleration

Fail 8 Mar 2017 252,831 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

slight smoke emitted under acceleration

Pass 19 Feb 2016 252,013 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 252,012 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter housing (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 250,741 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

smoke emitted under acceleration

Fail 17 Oct 2014 250,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

smoke emitted under acceleration

Pass 12 Oct 2013 250,140 miles

both front hub oil seals leaking

offside front brake backplate corroded

offside rear seatbelt anchor cover broken

Fail 1 Oct 2013 250,129 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

both front hub oil seals leaking

offside front brake backplate corroded

offside rear seatbelt anchor cover broken

Pass 3 Aug 2012 249,247 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 249,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 247,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some smoke emitted under acceleration

Pass 27 Apr 2011 247,034 miles

some smoke emitted under acceleration

Pass 24 Aug 2009 243,527 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 243,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

many underside repairs =covered in undersill=mud slight play in lower steering coupling

Pass 13 Aug 2008 241,296 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 241,169 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

bad oil leak from engine

front propshaft bolt misssing

Pass 18 Jun 2007 237,025 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seatbelt cover damaged, still operating as intended

Front propshaft insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2007 237,025 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seatbelt cover damaged, still operating as intended

front propshaft insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2007 237,004 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seatbelt buckle cover damaged, still operating as intended

Front prop shaft insecure

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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B583 LWM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B583 LWM, 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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B583 LWM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 1985.

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