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B532 TAH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,640 mi
Last recorded109,640 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB532 TAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 109,640 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 109,517 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 109,453 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 109,324 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 109,024 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 108,311 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 107,434 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 107,266 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 107,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 106,592 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 106,565 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.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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B532 TAH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TAH, 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 B532 TAH registered?

B532 TAH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B532 TAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B532 TAH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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