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B581 FNH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,722 mi
Last recorded157,722 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB581 FNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 157,722 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm o/s ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 157,560 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 156,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 156,592 miles

n.s. side repeater dim

Fail 18 Jul 2017 156,585 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Play in front axle support link bush

Rust appearing around trailing arm to front axle bushes

n.s. side repeater dim

Pass 14 Jul 2016 156,231 miles

front caliper brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 156,219 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

front caliper brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 155,738 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 151,835 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 147,509 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Jun 2011 139,130 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 132,858 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 132,848 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 125,603 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 120,915 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 120,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs surface rust

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

slight blow on rear silencer

slight play and lift in front offside hub

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

slight play in steering damper lower bush offside

undersiode of vehicle corrodded and rusty been standing since may

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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B581 FNH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 B581 FNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B581 FNH registered?

B581 FNH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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