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B586 EEG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Bronze Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

136,853 mi
Last recorded136,853 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB586 EEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 136,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 136,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 135,013 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin x4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 135,013 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin x4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 133,595 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 131,291 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 131,276 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 129,294 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 127,334 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 124,962 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 122,384 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 119,631 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 117,036 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 115,300 miles

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 112,678 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 109,923 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 109,923 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 107,125 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 104,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight oil leak from n/s/r hub seal

Pass 22 Aug 2009 102,123 miles

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

slight oil leak from both swivel housings

Pass 26 Aug 2008 99,052 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 96,274 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
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B586 EEG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Bronze with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B586 EEG, 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 B586 EEG registered?

B586 EEG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1985.

Is B586 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B586 EEG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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