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B537 OLY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

153,954 mi
Last recorded153,954 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB537 OLY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 153,954 miles

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))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 153,953 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 149,610 miles

both front shock lower bushes perished

rear shock lower bushes perishing

seepage from exhaust rear section

Fail 30 Nov 2023 149,610 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front shock lower bushes perished

rear shock lower bushes perishing

seepage from exhaust rear section

Pass 10 Nov 2022 149,364 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 147,304 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 145,439 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 144,038 miles

front number plate deteriorated

rear discs have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2018 142,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to rear discs

Pass 7 Nov 2017 141,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 140,524 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2015 139,429 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 136,485 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 135,930 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 135,189 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 134,717 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 126,773 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 126,772 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 119,772 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 113,123 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 110,010 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 108,965 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 108,965 miles

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.

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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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

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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.

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