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B587 VUA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

147,895 mi
Last recorded147,895 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB587 VUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 147,895 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2009 147,895 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2008 147,887 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 147,887 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 147,891 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 147,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Sep 2006 147,880 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

car must be steam cleaned underneath

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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B587 VUA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 B587 VUA, 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 B587 VUA registered?

B587 VUA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B587 VUA safe to buy?

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