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B658 OFH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

136,255 mi
Last recorded136,255 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB658 OFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 136,255 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 135,663 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 135,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 134,657 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 134,657 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 134,119 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 129,372 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks, top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 125,334 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 121,247 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 117,868 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 115,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 113,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 111,806 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 109,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 106,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 103,771 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 103,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 103,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 103,030 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 103,030 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 102,645 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 102,155 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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B658 OFH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,500cc petrol 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 B658 OFH, 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 B658 OFH registered?

B658 OFH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 1985.

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