1985 Land Rover Defender 3.0L Petrol · B572 MRY
1985 Land Rover Defender (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1985. Recorded mileage 144,619 miles. MOT valid until 08/12/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2958cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
B572 MRY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 144,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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B572 MRY Mileage History
- 22/11/2023141,834 mi
- 14/11/2024142,486 mi+652 mi
- 25/11/2024142,486 mi
- 25/11/2025144,601 mi+2,115 mi
- 28/11/2025144,619 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 1,380 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B572 MRY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (B572 MRY) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering wheel rim likely to become detached (2.2.1 (c) (ii))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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