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B486 UVG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,957 mi
Last recorded25,957 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB486 UVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 25,957 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 25,305 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower shock bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 25,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer: jet missing

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 24,501 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 23,749 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 23,735 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to m\cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 23,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 22,949 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust mounting loose (system still secure)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 22,276 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,869 miles

both front brake flexi's starting to perish

both rear outriggers corroding(from chassis to body)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 21,422 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 21,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 20,852 miles

both rear brakes have slight bind

Fail 15 Jan 2014 20,852 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 25 Nov 2010 20,759 miles

n/s mirror broken

Fail 22 Nov 2010 20,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s mirror broken

Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,605 miles

both sides outriggers from body to chassie in front of rear wheels week with corrosion

n/s/r crossmember week with corrosion

small hole in front pipe exhaust

steering shock weeping

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,526 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 20,249 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,249 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 19,833 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 19,835 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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B486 UVG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B486 UVG, 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 B486 UVG registered?

B486 UVG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 1985.

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