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B975 BEW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,963 mi
Last recorded142,963 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB975 BEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 142,963 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 142,665 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 142,467 miles

Fuel system component leaking back of pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 140,970 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 140,961 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 138,288 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 138,204 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering drop arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 23 May 2019 133,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 131,251 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 128,947 miles

Nearside Front Hub has play

Pass 1 Jun 2016 126,850 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 124,088 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 121,171 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 118,588 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 117,148 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 115,883 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 115,001 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 113,705 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 112,456 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 111,577 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 9 May 2007 111,577 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 13 Apr 2006 108,310 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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B975 BEW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 B975 BEW, 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 B975 BEW registered?

B975 BEW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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