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B590 TJT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,750 mi
Last recorded124,750 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB590 TJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 124,750 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all underside conponants corroded

bonnet very stiff to open

offside front hub seal leaking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Nov 2012 124,023 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 124,022 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 121,448 miles

nearside front brake slightly tight

Fail 9 Dec 2011 121,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake slightly tight

Pass 6 Aug 2009 116,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Propshaft component defective

o/s/f footwell slight corrosion

o/s/f swivel slight oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2009 116,726 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Propshaft component defective

o/s/f footwell slight corrosion

o/s/f swivel slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2006 62,806 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 62,806 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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B590 TJT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B590 TJT, 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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What year was B590 TJT registered?

B590 TJT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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The MOT history for B590 TJT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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