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B177 VNW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

166,574 mi
Last recorded166,574 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB177 VNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 166,574 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 166,297 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 166,207 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 166,082 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 165,770 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 165,043 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 164,840 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 164,045 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 163,419 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 161,562 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 159,441 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 150,623 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 150,622 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 142,990 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 137,754 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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B177 VNW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B177 VNW, 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 B177 VNW registered?

B177 VNW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1985.

Is B177 VNW safe to buy?

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