MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,954 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear sections seeping (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Seat belt not functioning as intended anchor point not connected to anything (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near gearbox mounting area. marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear sections seeping (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front shock lower bushes perished
rear shock lower bushes perishing
seepage from exhaust rear section
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
both front shock lower bushes perished
rear shock lower bushes perishing
seepage from exhaust rear section
front number plate deteriorated
rear discs have surface corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
surface corrosion to rear discs
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front number plate deteriorating
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
B537 OLY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 B537 OLY, 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
How do I check the history of B537 OLY?
You can check the full history of B537 OLY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was B537 OLY registered?
B537 OLY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 1985.
Is B537 OLY safe to buy?
The MOT history for B537 OLY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B537 OLY have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B537 OLY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.