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B593 NPF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

330,465 mi
Last recorded330,465 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB593 NPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 330,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 330,465 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 329,949 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

bulkhead corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2024 329,949 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

bulkhead corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 328,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front windscreen mounting corroded

Offside Front windscreen mounting corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 328,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front windscreen mounting corroded

Offside Front windscreen mounting corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 325,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 325,993 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 322,798 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 317,385 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bulk head corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 317,385 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bulk head corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 311,261 miles

Bulk head corroded

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 311,261 miles

Braking system leaking Servo (1.1.3 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Bulk head corroded

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 304,682 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 304,682 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn + leaking (5.1.2 (b) (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 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 297,531 miles

nsf swivel ball damp

Fail 11 Sep 2017 297,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nsf swivel ball damp

Pass 16 Sep 2016 290,857 miles

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

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

n/s swivel ball leaking

oil leaks

Fail 13 Sep 2016 290,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s swivel ball leaking

oil leaks

Pass 8 Sep 2015 283,279 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Pass 3 Sep 2014 275,789 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 275,789 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 268,820 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 268,820 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 261,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns bulkhead corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2012 261,696 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns bulkhead corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 254,058 miles

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

engine oil leak

n/s/front swivel ball damp

o/s/front bulk head corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2011 254,058 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine oil leak

n/s/front swivel ball damp

o/s door mirror glass broken

o/s/front bulk head corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 264,544 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 246,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

reverse light inop

Pass 30 Jul 2009 238,821 miles

Engine Oil Leak

N/S Bulk Head Corroded

Rear Diff Oil Leak

Fail 27 Jul 2009 238,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Both Front Axle Swivel Balls Damp

Engine Oil Leak

N/S Bulk Head Corroded

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

Rear Diff Oil Leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 230,583 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

transfer box oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2007 222,886 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 222,886 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 214,418 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 205,629 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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B593 NPF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 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 B593 NPF, 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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B593 NPF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 May 1985.

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