1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B591 XWW
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/06/1985. Recorded mileage 182,637 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2496cc
B591 XWW Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2022
- 182,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (45 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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B591 XWW Mileage History
- 12/07/2006129,421 mi
- 03/07/2007133,315 mi+3,894 mi
- 04/07/2007133,315 mi
- 07/07/2008137,170 mi+3,855 mi
- 08/07/2008137,170 mi
- 09/07/2009141,378 mi+4,208 mi
- 29/06/2010143,726 mi+2,348 mi
- 09/07/2010143,777 mi+51 mi
- 04/07/2011146,954 mi+3,177 mi
- 05/07/2011146,954 mi
- 16/07/2012151,043 mi+4,089 mi
- 17/07/2012151,043 mi
- 15/07/2013155,061 mi+4,018 mi
- 15/07/2013155,061 mi
- 08/07/2014157,679 mi+2,618 mi
- 22/07/2014157,322 mi-357 mi
- 05/08/2015159,868 mi+2,546 mi
- 06/08/2015159,870 mi+2 mi
- 14/10/2016168,436 mi+8,566 mi
- 14/10/2016168,461 mi+25 mi
- 21/09/2017173,134 mi+4,673 mi
- 29/09/2017173,159 mi+25 mi
- 10/12/2018176,043 mi+2,884 mi
- 19/12/2018176,043 mi
- 10/12/2019178,910 mi+2,867 mi
- 19/12/2019178,910 mi
- 30/11/2020179,501 mi+591 mi
- 02/12/2020179,501 mi
- 23/12/2021182,512 mi+3,011 mi
- 13/01/2022182,512 mi
- 23/11/2022182,637 mi+125 mi
- 25/11/2022182,637 mi
Average of roughly 3,250 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
B591 XWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (B591 XWW) between July 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (45 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Steering (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 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: “Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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