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B560 UWX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

30,160 mi
Last recorded30,160 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB560 UWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 30,160 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 30,117 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 28,466 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 28,466 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 27,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 25,412 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 23,281 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 20,447 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,053 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,794 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 16,082 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 6,806 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 5,199 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 3,896 miles

both axle diff seals slight misting

steering box slight misting

Pass 13 Dec 2008 100,000 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 99,770 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 93,613 miles

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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B560 UWX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B560 UWX, 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 B560 UWX registered?

B560 UWX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B560 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B560 UWX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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