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B509 NSB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,460 mi
Last recorded84,460 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB509 NSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 84,460 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour Temporary reflector fitted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 83,868 miles

Brake pedal spongey. Att soon

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Under wing. Att soon (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2018 83,734 miles

Brake pedal free travel requires attention

Exhaust corroded

Indicator switch faulty Turning right? (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Metal brake pipe (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jul 2018 83,734 miles

Brake pedal free travel requires attention

Exhaust corroded

Indicator switch faulty Turning right? (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Metal brake pipe (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2017 83,367 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 82,762 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,094 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Jul 2014 81,222 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,618 miles

exhaust corroded

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 11 Jul 2012 79,414 miles

exhaust corroded

windscreen chipped outside swept area

Pass 6 Jul 2011 78,805 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

windscreen chipped outside swept area

Fail 6 Jul 2011 78,797 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen chipped outside swept area

Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,792 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front number plate faded

general welding repairs to rear chassis

nearside washer requires attention

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 18 Jul 2009 77,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

movement in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight movement in steering damper bush

Pass 26 Jun 2008 76,201 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 74,750 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside steering damper bush spongy

windscreen chipped outside swept area

Pass 11 Jul 2006 74,078 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B509 NSB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B509 NSB, 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 B509 NSB registered?

B509 NSB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B509 NSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B509 NSB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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