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B532 FUJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,355 mi
Last recorded56,355 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB532 FUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 56,355 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2024 55,358 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 53,524 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 51,323 miles

Both Front inner swivel ball seals starting to seep

Springs corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 49,692 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 49,692 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 49,680 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 48,449 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 45,809 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 43,950 miles

Front swivels slight seepage

Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,798 miles

both rear tyres perished in between tread

steering damper bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2016 34,552 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 33,351 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 28,321 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 24,772 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 19,178 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 14,083 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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B532 FUJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 B532 FUJ, 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 B532 FUJ registered?

B532 FUJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B532 FUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B532 FUJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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