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B1 YNS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

149,315 mi
Last recorded149,315 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 YNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 149,315 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 148,791 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 147,871 miles

Central Rear axle rusting

all coil spring rusting

Fail 17 Oct 2022 147,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes bulk head corroded (6.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear axle rusting

all coil spring rusting

Pass 2 Sep 2021 147,287 miles

Central Rear exhaust pipe rusting and leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2020 146,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 146,906 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 146,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing slight rusting

rear exhaust slight leak

Pass 28 Aug 2018 145,329 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 145,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 143,226 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 141,800 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 139,160 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 137,201 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 137,180 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 27 Nov 2012 134,669 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bonnet safefty catch inop

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrision on most chasis area

wiper-blades rubbers are hard

Fail 27 Nov 2012 134,669 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bonnet safefty catch inop

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrision on most chasis area

wiper-blades rubbers are hard

Pass 24 Nov 2011 132,206 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

advise rear brake discs corroded both sides

Pass 30 Nov 2010 129,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 126,317 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 124,746 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 93,459 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both front top swivel joints have slight play

handbrake travel on legal limit

several corosion spots showing

steering box leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2007 92,703 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 92,703 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 91,112 miles

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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B1 YNS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B1 YNS, 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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What year was B1 YNS registered?

B1 YNS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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