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B520 HTF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,644 mi
Last recorded159,644 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB520 HTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2024 159,644 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 158,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 158,016 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 157,214 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 156,095 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 155,586 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2017 154,763 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2016 154,039 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2015 152,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 150,290 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 148,314 miles

patche sof corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2011 146,211 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2010 143,970 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 141,516 miles

battery tray in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2008 139,651 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 137,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 135,000 miles

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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B520 HTF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B520 HTF, 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 B520 HTF registered?

B520 HTF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B520 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B520 HTF shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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