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B550 LFG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

140,902 mi
Last recorded140,902 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB550 LFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 140,902 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 140,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage deformed steering rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 140,595 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 140,595 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front axle arm bushes x4 moving on bolts inside housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake sticking on

rear axle upper support arm ball joint split pin missing

vehicle has some corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2021 140,595 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel rear callipers are fitted on incorrect sides and cannot be bled properly (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front axle arm bushes x4 moving on bolts inside housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake sticking on

rear axle upper support arm ball joint split pin missing

vehicle has some corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2021 140,557 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested vehicle would not restart (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush + both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened passengers (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar attachment likely to become detached (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

reverse lamp not working

seats attached with screws

Pass 3 Mar 2020 134,269 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

reverse lamp not working

Fail 27 Feb 2020 134,269 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cannot test as cannot open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning + fluid leak (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm worn / lose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 17 Jan 2019 124,415 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 124,409 miles

Fuel hose insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working x2 + both rear (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake drum insecure + prop shaft (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 121,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint front prop shaft front joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 121,228 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint rear prop shaft rear joint (2.4.G.4b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint front prop shaft front joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 117,802 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 114,915 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 114,592 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 114,200 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 113,933 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 113,601 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 113,136 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 112,470 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 111,962 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 111,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 111,459 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 111,459 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 111,073 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 111,073 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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B550 LFG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B550 LFG, 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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B550 LFG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 1985.

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