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B19 ROT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

165,174 mi
Last recorded165,174 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 ROT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 165,174 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to rear chassis

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No cooling fan fitted.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe on axle slightly crushed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 165,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole and corrosion by bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to rear chassis

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No cooling fan fitted.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe on axle slightly crushed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 164,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF + OSF flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded NSF + OSF + NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OSR + NSR bump stop mounting area corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component drop arm/ steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 164,794 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF + OSF flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded NSF + OSF + NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OSR + NSR bump stop mounting area corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component drop arm/ steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 164,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF + OSF Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded NSF + OSF + NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NSR + OSR bump stop mounts corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box/ drop arm (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR + OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 164,660 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF + OSF Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded NSF + OSF + NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NSR + OSR bump stop mounts corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box/ drop arm (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR + OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 164,650 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF + OSF Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded NSF + OSF + NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop mount corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box/ drop arm (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR + OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 164,549 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF + OSF + NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS + OS Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to chassis and components

NSF + NSR Outriggers corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop mount corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 164,549 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS + OS Centre rear A Frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSF + OSF + NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS + OS Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to chassis and components

NSF + NSR Outriggers corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop mount corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 164,185 miles

General chassis corrosion OS + NS

NSF + NSR out riggers corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop mounting corroded

Offside Front Slight play in steering hub ball

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 164,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

NSF + NSR out riggers corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop mounting corroded

Offside Front Slight play in steering hub ball

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 163,497 miles

Body has slight corrosion Chassis has slight corrosion at the rear (6.1.B.2)

Front wiper blades split on ends, but sufficiently clear the screen

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Corrosion on the fuel tank out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 163,497 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion Chassis has slight corrosion at the rear (6.1.B.2)

Front wiper blades split on ends, but sufficiently clear the screen

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Corrosion on the fuel tank out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 162,427 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion fuel tank mounting (6.1.B.2)

front wiper blades split on ends

Fail 1 Jun 2016 162,427 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion fuel tank mounting (6.1.B.2)

front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 2 May 2015 161,687 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery box corroded

nearside and offside center outriggers corroded and holed

Pass 13 Mar 2014 160,367 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 160,367 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 156,799 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 156,799 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 156,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 156,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 154,817 miles

advive off side floor pad corroded

off side rear bump stop missing

Pass 21 Nov 2009 150,077 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 150,077 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 144,452 miles

corrosion to rear cross member corrosion to rear chasis corrosion to near side body mount

Pass 4 Oct 2007 137,845 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside front tyre slight cut/split inner sidewall.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear chassis heavily corroded.

Rear seat belts not fitted.

Rear suspension A-frame balljoint dust cover split..

Steering drop arm balljoint dust cover split.

Fail 30 May 2007 137,844 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear cross member and rear chassis heavily corroded

under body,steering,suspension and brake componants wet

Pass 5 Dec 2005 137,739 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 137,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

general vehicle corrosion. play in susp bushes

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B19 ROT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B19 ROT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B19 ROT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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