1985 Land Rover Defender 2.3L Petrol · B528 MPJ
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.3L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 1985. Recorded mileage 87,122 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B528 MPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 87,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B528 MPJ 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 (B528 MPJ) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
B528 MPJ Mileage History
- 11/08/202387,011 mi
- 13/08/202487,064 mi+53 mi
- 20/08/202587,105 mi+41 mi
- 14/08/202687,122 mi+17 mi
- 14/08/202687,122 mi
Average of roughly 37 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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