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B507 VYR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,411 mi
Last recorded104,411 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB507 VYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 104,411 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 103,843 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis covered in wax oil

Fail 19 Sep 2023 103,843 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis covered in wax oil

Pass 30 Sep 2022 103,724 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F disc slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered with wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Front swivel oil seals slight oil leak

N/S/F and O/S/F bulkhead slightly corroded

O/S/R position lamp Slightly discoloured

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 103,387 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 102,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 102,190 miles

underside covered in wax oil

Pass 17 Oct 2018 100,439 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 100,439 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2009 100,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 99,544 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some corrosion to chassis

Pass 22 Sep 2007 99,197 miles

Brake pipe covered in thick paint

Front axle some corrosion around mounting points

Rear x member some corrosion

Vehicle chassis some corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2007 99,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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B507 VYR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B507 VYR, 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 B507 VYR registered?

B507 VYR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1985.

Is B507 VYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B507 VYR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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