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BIG 6590

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,001 mi
Last recorded173,001 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 6590
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2026 173,001 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 172,781 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 172,699 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 172,645 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 171,969 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 171,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 171,388 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 170,658 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 170,077 miles

Nearside Rear bumpstop

Pass 30 Sep 2015 169,033 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 168,591 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 166,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

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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BIG 6590 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BIG 6590, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BIG 6590 registered?

BIG 6590 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is BIG 6590 safe to buy?

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