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B459 FUJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,571 mi
Last recorded145,571 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB459 FUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2014 145,571 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 143,525 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 140,986 miles

nearside floor pan corroding

offside front outrigger corroding

offside rear chassis corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2011 137,441 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 133,609 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 130,586 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 126,892 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 126,942 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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B459 FUJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B459 FUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B459 FUJ registered?

B459 FUJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B459 FUJ safe to buy?

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