1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B513 TVJ
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 1985. Recorded mileage 99,529 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B513 TVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 99,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B513 TVJ 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 (B513 TVJ) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (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: “Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))”; “Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Offside Front panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
B513 TVJ Mileage History
- 20/09/202497,185 mi
- 24/09/202598,213 mi+1,028 mi
- 26/09/202598,218 mi+5 mi
- 11/09/202699,519 mi+1,301 mi
- 14/09/202699,529 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,182 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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