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B54 RBF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,846 mi
Last recorded119,846 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB54 RBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 119,846 miles

steering universal joint starting to become stiff on steering rotation

Pass 18 Jul 2025 118,718 miles

Offside Front hub has slight weep

Pass 26 Jul 2024 117,850 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 116,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 116,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle showing corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2021 115,471 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 113,534 miles

Front steering damper bushes incorrectly fitted

front and rear axels showing corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2020 113,534 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front steering damper bushes incorrectly fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear axels showing corrosion

Pass 31 May 2019 112,401 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axel slight leak

Pass 31 May 2018 111,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 110,349 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

chassis has had a lot of welding repairs

headlight images deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2017 110,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

headlight images deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2016 108,253 miles

Chassis has had welding in different areas and is covered in underseal.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 105,617 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 105,416 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 104,149 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 102,615 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 102,607 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 102,209 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 102,209 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 101,752 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 101,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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B54 RBF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B54 RBF, 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 B54 RBF registered?

B54 RBF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B54 RBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B54 RBF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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