1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B607 HWV
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1985. Recorded mileage 131,241 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2495cc
B607 HWV Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2014
- 131,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 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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B607 HWV Mileage History
- 02/03/200796,862 mi
- 26/02/2008106,420 mi+9,558 mi
- 05/03/2009114,900 mi+8,480 mi
- 05/03/2009114,900 mi
- 09/03/2010119,564 mi+4,664 mi
- 17/03/2010119,567 mi+3 mi
- 17/03/2011124,436 mi+4,869 mi
- 08/05/2012126,800 mi+2,364 mi
- 22/08/2013129,507 mi+2,707 mi
- 22/08/2013129,507 mi
- 14/10/2014131,241 mi+1,734 mi
Average of roughly 4,512 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
B607 HWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (B607 HWV) between March 2007 and October 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”.
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