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B893 PSH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

30,274 mi
Last recorded30,274 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB893 PSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 30,274 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 29,727 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 29,429 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 29,134 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 28,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 28,881 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 28,860 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 28,560 miles

all tyre sidewalls are perished

Fail 30 Oct 2017 28,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyre sidewalls are perished

Pass 8 Nov 2016 28,424 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 28,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mounting bolts missing (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mounting bolts missing (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,185 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 28,087 miles

Front bumper corroded.

Oil leak

Previous repairs to several areas of chassis.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 27,881 miles

Noted, previous welding repairs to several areas of the chassis.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 27,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Noted, previous welding repairs to several areas of the chassis.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,074 miles

note chassis has had a lot of plate in

Fail 13 Oct 2009 27,027 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, 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)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

note chassis has had a lot of plate in

Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,796 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 24,791 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 16 Apr 2007 23,972 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 23,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering box excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

advise oil leak swivel housing at n/s

bump stop insecure o/s

Pass 7 Apr 2006 22,629 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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B893 PSH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 B893 PSH, 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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B893 PSH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1985.

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