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B570 LSF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

164,615 mi
Last recorded164,615 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB570 LSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 164,615 miles

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

Nearside front hub seal has a slight leak.

Offside front hub seal has a slight leak.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 163,646 miles

Nearside front hub seal has a slight leak.

Offside front hub seal has a slight leak.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 163,241 miles

Nearside front hub seal has a slight leak.

Offside front hub seal has a slight leak.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 163,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front hub seal has a slight leak.

Offside front hub seal has a slight leak.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 161,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

both headlamp patterns slightly diffused

Fail 12 Jun 2023 161,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure , fouling axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

both headlamp patterns slightly diffused

Pass 22 Apr 2022 160,787 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 60,787 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 160,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 158,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 148,331 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 148,331 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 141,788 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 141,782 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 134,477 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 134,465 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 126,081 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 126,072 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 120,895 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 118,274 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 111,152 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 106,444 miles

coil springs showing signs of corrosion

rear wheel bearings need adjusting

steering box slight misting of oil

Fail 12 Mar 2010 106,444 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

coil springs showing signs of corrosion

rear wheel bearings need adjusting

steering box slight misting of oil

Pass 22 Dec 2008 104,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2007 102,513 miles

1.rear number plate slightly cracked 2.very slight leak at steering box area

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 102,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

1.rear number plate slightly cracked 2.very slight leak at steering box area

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 97,834 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 97,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 93,020 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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B570 LSF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 B570 LSF, 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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B570 LSF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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