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B504 MYJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,461 mi
Last recorded91,461 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB504 MYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 91,461 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 90,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,220 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 84,901 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 84,174 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 84,174 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 84,174 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 82,950 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 82,790 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 82,310 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 81,606 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 80,757 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 79,526 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 78,021 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 77,823 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 77,823 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads close to limit

front to rear brake minor corrosion

n/s front hub cap brocken

slight leak on stearing box

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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B504 MYJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B504 MYJ, 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 B504 MYJ registered?

B504 MYJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B504 MYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B504 MYJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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