1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B498 PHN
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 1985. Recorded mileage 159,917 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B498 PHN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/08/2024
- 159,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B498 PHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (B498 PHN) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”; “Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))”.
B498 PHN Mileage History
- 28/07/2022152,612 mi
- 05/08/2022152,612 mi
- 11/08/2023157,311 mi+4,699 mi
- 02/08/2024159,917 mi+2,606 mi
Average of roughly 3,626 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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