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B512 NSX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,932 mi
Last recorded100,932 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB512 NSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 100,932 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 100,932 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 99,954 miles

Nearside Front slight oil leak at steering box & at diff

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 99,954 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front slight oil leak at steering box & at diff

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 98,531 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 98,522 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 97,746 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 96,349 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 96,339 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 94,350 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 94,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 90,933 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 90,914 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 90,689 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 90,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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B512 NSX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 B512 NSX, 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 B512 NSX registered?

B512 NSX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B512 NSX safe to buy?

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