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B620 DAV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,923 mi
Last recorded142,923 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB620 DAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 142,923 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bolt on chassi support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body support bar corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nsr and osr trailing arm front bushes perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery box corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2026 142,920 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine dip stick missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bolt on chassi support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body support bar corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nsr and osr trailing arm front bushes perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery box corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 142,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes . (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both silencers leaking slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 142,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front radius arm rear bushes to chassis perished and cracking.

Nearside Rear Radius arm bush to chassis perished and splitting.

Slight oil leaks.

Pass 21 Feb 2023 141,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front radius arm bushes perished.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Slight oil leaks.

Fail 20 Feb 2023 141,831 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front radius arm bushes perished.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Slight oil leaks.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 141,499 miles

front radius arm bushes perished.

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2021 140,983 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 140,523 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 139,936 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm from steering box. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f floor.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 139,184 miles

Oil leak steering box has slight leak ()

Fail 13 Jan 2018 139,174 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured broken off axle (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around reservoir. (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front floor.

Pass 14 Jan 2017 138,102 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion around front body mounts

pas reservoir and pipes damp with oil.

various engine and transmission oil leaks.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 136,601 miles

Engine oil leak.Strong Advise.

Front and rear differential oil leaks.

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing Strong Advise. (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component Power steering pump damp. (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 136,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Engine oil leak.Strong Advise.

Front and rear differential oil leaks.

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing Strong Advise. (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component Power steering pump damp. (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 135,615 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres are perished.

Centre exhaust slightly blowing.

Engine oil leaks.

Handbrake lever comes up high,Advise adjustment.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front seatbelt reel sticking.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering reservoir and pump are weeping.

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 10 Jan 2015 135,615 miles

Centre exhaust slightly blowing.

Engine oil leaks.

Both front and offside rear tyres are perished.

Handbrake lever comes up high,Advise adjustment.

Offside front seatbelt reel sticking.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering reservoir and pump are weeping.

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 134,453 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres are slightly perished.

Engine oil leak.

Handbrake lever comes up high.

Power steering fluid weeping from steering box,reservoir and pump.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 133,471 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 132,497 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 131,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 129,577 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 127,445 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 125,627 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 123,679 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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B620 DAV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B620 DAV, 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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B620 DAV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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