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B562 UST

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,973 mi
Last recorded149,973 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB562 UST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 149,973 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 144,447 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 138,619 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 133,324 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 129,600 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 127,337 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 126,399 miles

Central Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 123,827 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 121,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear bump stops missing

brake pedal rubber warn

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

o/s/f side light dim

peace of trim insecure and possibly obstructing pedals

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 121,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light reverse light? (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear bump stops missing

brake pedal rubber warn

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

o/s/f side light dim

peace of trim insecure and possibly obstructing pedals

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 116,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear brake discs pitted

both rear bump stops missing

brake pedal rubber warn

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f bulkhead floor corroded

o/s seat belt socket casing missing

o/s/f door does not secure fully closed

wipers do not park

Fail 20 Jan 2016 116,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body support (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body support (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear brake discs pitted

both rear bump stops missing

brake pedal rubber warn

center exhaust not sported and rear exhaust badly suported

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f bulkhead floor corroded

o/s seat belt socket casing missing

o/s/f door does not secure fully closed

rearmost rear prop joint warn

wipers do not park

rearmost front prop joint badly warn

Pass 12 Feb 2015 109,969 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 109,667 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 103,730 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 103,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B562 UST is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B562 UST, 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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B562 UST is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1985.

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