1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B9 PBJ
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/02/1985. Recorded mileage 104,490 miles. MOT valid until 19/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,490 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
B9 PBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 104,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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B9 PBJ Mileage History
- 20/11/2023102,569 mi
- 20/11/2024103,937 mi+1,368 mi
- 26/11/2024103,957 mi+20 mi
- 16/04/2026104,487 mi+530 mi
- 21/04/2026104,490 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B9 PBJ 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 (B9 PBJ) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 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: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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