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B59 RBF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,522 mi
Last recorded181,522 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB59 RBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2024 181,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 173,932 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 167,806 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 156,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 150,793 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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B59 RBF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B59 RBF, 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 B59 RBF registered?

B59 RBF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 1985.

Is B59 RBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B59 RBF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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