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B575 UPW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

181,153 mi
Last recorded181,153 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB575 UPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 181,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp with oil

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

hazard tell tail not working

Fail 4 Oct 2022 181,153 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger / body mount behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in front of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine around oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp with oil

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hazard tell tail not working

Pass 4 Oct 2021 181,084 miles

Central exhaust system fouling park brake drum

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger seat base missing

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hazard tell tail not working

Fail 29 Sep 2021 181,074 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central exhaust system fouling park brake drum

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger seat base missing

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hazard tell tail not working

Pass 8 Jan 2018 181,001 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 179,465 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 179,458 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 174,500 miles

Ehaust fouling on parking brake drum

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 174,500 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Ehaust fouling on parking brake drum

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 167,737 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 167,443 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 160,776 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 154,795 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both swivel housing seals seeping oil

Fail 13 Sep 2011 154,795 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both swivel housing seals seeping oil

rear propshaft rear joint worn

Fail 27 Sep 2010 153,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 153,449 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 152,028 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 152,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 150,971 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 149,397 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 147,475 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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B575 UPW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 B575 UPW, 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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B575 UPW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1985.

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