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B758 LPE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 4050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

443,112 mi
Last recorded443,112 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB758 LPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 443,112 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 442,522 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 442,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 441,265 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 441,251 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 439,814 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 439,629 miles

extensive underbody repairs

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

Fail 23 May 2019 439,626 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength support bracket to suspension arm mounting nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

extensive underbody repairs

Pass 18 May 2018 439,585 miles

extensive chassis repairs/outrigger corroded/floor/sills

Fail 18 May 2018 439,584 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

extensive chassis repairs/outrigger corroded/floor/sills

Pass 24 May 2017 439,523 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 439,522 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired on all repairs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 439,486 miles

Under body repairs heavily under sealed

Fail 6 May 2016 439,485 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside and offside rear floors (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside and offside centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 432,672 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 432,671 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 419,783 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 May 2014 419,781 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2013 406,915 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 1 May 2012 392,112 miles

Chassis and body corroded in places

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2012 392,112 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Chassis and body corroded in places

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 375,522 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front and rear track rod end gaiters split

Steering box leaking

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 May 2011 375,251 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front and rear track rod end gaiters split

Steering box leaking

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 357,320 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 6 May 2010 357,319 miles

Nearside Panhard rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 19 May 2009 336,659 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 336,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 319,535 miles

rear diff stabilizer leaking

Fail 6 May 2008 319,511 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear diff stabilizer leaking

Pass 1 May 2007 301,671 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 301,671 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2006 28,373 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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B758 LPE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 4,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 B758 LPE, 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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B758 LPE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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