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B550 OLY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,765 mi
Last recorded95,765 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB550 OLY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 95,765 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis rail advanced corrosion just outside prescribed area

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

corrosion to front suspension , steering & braking components

Pass 18 Dec 2017 95,751 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all perished to limet (4.1.D.1e)

rear chassis starting to rust out of perscriped zones

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

steering heavy large tyres fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2017 95,751 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Valve stem slightly damaged all perished to limet (4.1.D.1e)

rear chassis starting to rust out of perscriped zones

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

steering heavy large tyres fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,736 miles

chassis has surface rust

Pass 10 Dec 2015 95,730 miles

both rear chassis corodeing

brake pipes rusting

Pass 10 Dec 2014 95,677 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 95,677 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 95,590 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 95,431 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

both wiper blades starting to split

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 95,431 miles

both wiper blades starting to split

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 95,233 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 95,233 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 95,090 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both number plates in poor condishion

clutch sliping

front brakes slight bind

Pass 18 Dec 2010 95,090 miles

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

both number plates in poor condishion

clutch sliping

front brakes slight bind

Fail 30 Jun 2007 95,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake warning light staying on

engine oil leak

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 OLY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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.

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B550 OLY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 1985.

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